Happy 21st Anniversary. We love you and miss you.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Happy Anniversary
It was a beautiful day. Florida April 25, 1992. It was warm with a wonderful breeze. I can still smell the flowers. We were surrounded by those that were the most precious to us.There was never a moment you did not make us smile. You were taken much too soon.
Happy 21st Anniversary. We love you and miss you.
Happy 21st Anniversary. We love you and miss you.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Fate -vs- Accountability
So......I have had a question running around in my head for awhile now. Thought I would put it out there and get some input from some of you.
I believe Fate is something that is going to happen, kind of pre-planned by the universe or God...etc...etc.... and then there is accountability......being accountable for whatever role you play in any given situation.
I believe in both. I know there are things that are going to happen and there is nothing I can do about it happening.....but I can do my best to take all the measure I can to have the best possible outcome.
Example:
You wear a seat belt in hopes that if you are in an accident that your injuries will be minor, you won't go through the windshield...etc... The seat belt will not stop fate. The guy who is going to run the stop sign is still going to run the stop sign. But by putting on the seat belt you are being accountable for part of your outcome. Could you still get badly injured, of course. But you took all the proper steps to do your best to lessen that outcome.....accountability.
I don't think accountability always comes AFTER the fact. As in to apologize AFTER you have made a mistake. Yes, an apology is the right thing to do AFTER the fact. But what about BEFORE?
Is it OK do just sail along in life leaving EVERYTHING to fate? Seems to me that is a lazy way not to really participate in life. There is never any accountability that way. You can always just say....oh well...it was fate. It was going to happen no matter what I did or didn't do. And as I stated above, I too believe in fate. But I think we all play a part in it.
Jump in and let me know your thoughts. Maybe I am looking at this all wrong.
Hugs,
Cricket
I believe Fate is something that is going to happen, kind of pre-planned by the universe or God...etc...etc.... and then there is accountability......being accountable for whatever role you play in any given situation.
I believe in both. I know there are things that are going to happen and there is nothing I can do about it happening.....but I can do my best to take all the measure I can to have the best possible outcome.
Example:
You wear a seat belt in hopes that if you are in an accident that your injuries will be minor, you won't go through the windshield...etc... The seat belt will not stop fate. The guy who is going to run the stop sign is still going to run the stop sign. But by putting on the seat belt you are being accountable for part of your outcome. Could you still get badly injured, of course. But you took all the proper steps to do your best to lessen that outcome.....accountability.
I don't think accountability always comes AFTER the fact. As in to apologize AFTER you have made a mistake. Yes, an apology is the right thing to do AFTER the fact. But what about BEFORE?
Is it OK do just sail along in life leaving EVERYTHING to fate? Seems to me that is a lazy way not to really participate in life. There is never any accountability that way. You can always just say....oh well...it was fate. It was going to happen no matter what I did or didn't do. And as I stated above, I too believe in fate. But I think we all play a part in it.
Jump in and let me know your thoughts. Maybe I am looking at this all wrong.
Hugs,
Cricket
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Happy Birthday Nicole (CoCo)
Happy Birthday to my amazing, beautiful, talented, sweet, crazy, nap taking, nacho eating daughter.
You are such a joy to our family. Love you so much and so very proud of you!!
You are such a joy to our family. Love you so much and so very proud of you!!
Monday, April 8, 2013
We Miss You John-John
Two years ago today we lost a very important piece of our crazy family puzzle. My nephew John Jr. who I have always called John-John. Cancer has not be kind to our family. John-John fought hard, and we all thought he had beaten it but.... we were wrong.
He didn't complain, he didn't ask "Why Me" he only asked his dad once "Are they sure they have done everything dad, there is nothing else they can do"? And with the answer....he then accepted his fate with dignity.
I was able to spend the day with him before he died. He in his hospital bed, me sitting in a chair beside him holding his hand. We laughed, we watched old shows from our childhood on TV.
You see my nephew and I are only about 4 years apart in age. We grew up together, and were very close. We had inside jokes that no one else understood. He always knew how to make me smile and did it often. We had many long talks over big bowls of ice-cream, or sitting in the lobby of Burger King. We solved a lot of the worlds problems with a whopper and a coke...LOL.
He made world famous sandwiches. The kitchen would look like a tornado went through when he was done. The deal was, he would make them but I had to clean up afterwards.....it was so worth it. His sandwiches, just like him....were amazing.
He had such a big heart, He loved all things space and lived right around the corner from the Kennedy Space Center. He was an amateur photographer and his photos were beautiful. He was the number one fan of the Miami Dolphin's and wore his official jerseys with much pride!
He loved his family more than anything. He left us much too early. We miss so much about him. But he will always live in our hearts. He had many friends but only one true love....her name was Aurie.
We love you John John!! Take care of your grandparents, your Uncle Mickey, Uncle Danny and Uncle Keith until we can all be together again.
He didn't complain, he didn't ask "Why Me" he only asked his dad once "Are they sure they have done everything dad, there is nothing else they can do"? And with the answer....he then accepted his fate with dignity.
I was able to spend the day with him before he died. He in his hospital bed, me sitting in a chair beside him holding his hand. We laughed, we watched old shows from our childhood on TV.
You see my nephew and I are only about 4 years apart in age. We grew up together, and were very close. We had inside jokes that no one else understood. He always knew how to make me smile and did it often. We had many long talks over big bowls of ice-cream, or sitting in the lobby of Burger King. We solved a lot of the worlds problems with a whopper and a coke...LOL.
He made world famous sandwiches. The kitchen would look like a tornado went through when he was done. The deal was, he would make them but I had to clean up afterwards.....it was so worth it. His sandwiches, just like him....were amazing.
He had such a big heart, He loved all things space and lived right around the corner from the Kennedy Space Center. He was an amateur photographer and his photos were beautiful. He was the number one fan of the Miami Dolphin's and wore his official jerseys with much pride!
He loved his family more than anything. He left us much too early. We miss so much about him. But he will always live in our hearts. He had many friends but only one true love....her name was Aurie.
We love you John John!! Take care of your grandparents, your Uncle Mickey, Uncle Danny and Uncle Keith until we can all be together again.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
13 Things About Me.....
I saw this on another blog and thought it looked fun. Since it is 2013 she shared 13 things about herself. Some of these you may already know.....some may surprise you.
1. I looooove Diet Dr. Pepper. I try not to drink a lot of it anymore and really try to stick to Crystal Light. Some days I do great...some not so great.
2. I believe that chocolate is 2 of the 4 food groups and should take up at least half of the food pyramid.
3. I love to hike. I know maybe you wouldn't guess that by looking at me. But I really love to hike and enjoy nature. I also love to camp.
4. I think laziness is a hanging offence...LOL
5. My favorite actor is Powers Booth.....you thought I was going to say Shemar....no...he is the SEXIEST actor. But my favorite is Powers Booth. Most of you probably don't even know who he is.
6. I am a really shy person.....I know you don't believe it but it is true. I have to force myself to reach out. Being in retail for so many years really helped with that one. Plus I have met soooo many wonderful people because I was force to smile and say hi. Now I do it because I want to.
7. I think naps are a big waste of precious time. I only nap when I have a cold and the medicine makes me sleepy. Many of my family and friends think I am crazy over this one.
8. I once ran over an alligator in my low riding sports car. He lived...didn't even really bother him. I on the other hand almost had a heart attack.
9. My favorite color is Pink.
10. When I love....I love 100%. I will do anything in the world for you. When I don't like you (and there are very few) I feel the same way....as in 100%. But I know how to smile and be kind. Everyone deserves kindness no matter who they are.
11. I want more than anything in the world to go on a cruise to Alaska!! I seriously would eat crackers for a year if I could save enough to go to Alaska!
12. I love my family more than anything. They are my heart and soul.
13. I saw Ike and Tina turner at Prom. Yes....I am old...they were still together back then.....LOL
Well, I hope I didn't bore you too much. Did you learn anything about me you didn't already know?
1. I looooove Diet Dr. Pepper. I try not to drink a lot of it anymore and really try to stick to Crystal Light. Some days I do great...some not so great.
2. I believe that chocolate is 2 of the 4 food groups and should take up at least half of the food pyramid.
3. I love to hike. I know maybe you wouldn't guess that by looking at me. But I really love to hike and enjoy nature. I also love to camp.
4. I think laziness is a hanging offence...LOL
5. My favorite actor is Powers Booth.....you thought I was going to say Shemar....no...he is the SEXIEST actor. But my favorite is Powers Booth. Most of you probably don't even know who he is.
6. I am a really shy person.....I know you don't believe it but it is true. I have to force myself to reach out. Being in retail for so many years really helped with that one. Plus I have met soooo many wonderful people because I was force to smile and say hi. Now I do it because I want to.
7. I think naps are a big waste of precious time. I only nap when I have a cold and the medicine makes me sleepy. Many of my family and friends think I am crazy over this one.
8. I once ran over an alligator in my low riding sports car. He lived...didn't even really bother him. I on the other hand almost had a heart attack.
9. My favorite color is Pink.
10. When I love....I love 100%. I will do anything in the world for you. When I don't like you (and there are very few) I feel the same way....as in 100%. But I know how to smile and be kind. Everyone deserves kindness no matter who they are.
11. I want more than anything in the world to go on a cruise to Alaska!! I seriously would eat crackers for a year if I could save enough to go to Alaska!
12. I love my family more than anything. They are my heart and soul.
13. I saw Ike and Tina turner at Prom. Yes....I am old...they were still together back then.....LOL
Well, I hope I didn't bore you too much. Did you learn anything about me you didn't already know?
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