Letting Go

I just hate it when God lets you know that it's time to let go. There are people in my life, well mostly my past actually, that I miss really badly. I know how to get in touch with them or I can find out how and some I really want to but I get the feeling that God is saying let it go. I've been here before. We've done this before. With people, things, activities, etc. Sometimes He allows them to come back later, sometimes they are gone for good and all-n-all, I know it's what is best for me or them or us. But still, I hate it! It never gets less painful. It may get easier to actually do but it never stops to hurt when you do and it never gets easier to feel the loss. So here's to letting go.

Tid Bits

First things first, guess where I've been this morning? I suppose the picture gives it away. So here is my plea for you to go out and vote today. Remember that it is a priviledge to live in a country where we have a say in what goes on. ONE vote DOES count so don't try and fool yourself into thinking that no one will miss your vote, they will. Last night I was "voting" for my favorite on Dancing with The Stars and the irony was not lost on me. I wonder how many people take the time to vote for their favorite dancer or American Idol but will not go stand in line to vote for the person who will run their country for the next 4 years. Come on people! Do you even know who won American Idol Season 3 anymore? How about Season 2 of Dancing with The Stars? But I bet you remember who has won every presidential election since you've been alive. Go out there and VOTE for your president today. And while you are waiting in line (thinking how bored you are), why don't you take a minute to say a prayer for all the brave men and women who are out there right now protecting your right to vote and hoping to give others in different countries the right to do the same. It hit me when I was taking the picture of my "I Voted" sticker, just how many people are sacrificing so that I CAN STAND IN LINE AND BE BORED! I imagine they are NOT real bored right now. Make use of their sacrifice and make your voice heard!

OK, I'm off my soap box! I think... Anyway, I discovered 2 things this week. One is that we often fool ourselves into thinking that we are one place when in reality, we aren't. I heard some information from a friend of mine that brought up something from my past. Instead of being unaffected as I thought I would be, it really messed with my head. See, I thought I was over that but apparently not. The issue wasn't present so I had fooled myself into thinking that I had completely dealt with it and left it behind. But when it came up, I saw where I really was. I guess the good thing in all this is that God is helping me to see where I really am and to hopefully move forward for good this time. I guess sometimes we just need a break and then He brings us back for round 2.

The other thing is to not give up. I almost quit Boot Camp. I really wanted to. Last Wednesday was hard but last Friday was brutal! I did NOT want to go back on Monday. But I prayed and prayed and prayed and with God's help, I showed up Monday. It was no where near as hard as Friday mostly because I pushed myself as far as I knew I could go but not as far as the girl who runs EVERY DAY. I had to find my limit and go there, not to anyone else's limit. I am still sore today but I am very glad that I did not quit. So have a good day AND....

GO VOTE! And pray for a service man while you're there. Now I'm done, I think...