Today's Bible Gateway Verse of the Day
1 John 3:16
The Outworking of Love
By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
I started this blog soon after the death of my beautiful 17-year-old son, Hayden, as a way to deal with my grief. I titled it "Dear Hayden" because at first I wrote as if I was writing to him. My use of the word "dear" ended up being twofold: "used as an affectionate or friendly form of address" and "regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone." Many posts are saved quotes, song lyrics, Bible verses, poems, etc. with credit given to the actual authors as much as possible. Enjoy~
Friday, April 6, 2018
10 signs of maturity
This is from a website called Simple Reminders.
10 Signs of Maturity
Forgiving someone who isn't sorry.
Knowing when to speak and when to be silent.
Walking away from toxic people.
Not needing the last word.
Letting go of negative self-talk.
Keeping a small circle of quality friends.
Not stressing over mindless drama.
Never apologizing for doing what's best for you.
Giving without expectations.
Being grateful for the little things in life.
10 Signs of Maturity
Forgiving someone who isn't sorry.
Knowing when to speak and when to be silent.
Walking away from toxic people.
Not needing the last word.
Letting go of negative self-talk.
Keeping a small circle of quality friends.
Not stressing over mindless drama.
Never apologizing for doing what's best for you.
Giving without expectations.
Being grateful for the little things in life.
Truly lives
Lisa R. sent this to me-it was Jacob's favorite quote. It's by William Wallace.
Every man dies but not every man truly lives.
Every man dies but not every man truly lives.
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Mott's
Today on Facebook, there was a post from Carina M. that they were waiting at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Underneath the location, it said, "Hayden Smith and 21 others have been here." Thanks!
Never
This is from Grief Bites from April 4th.
Never
Never give up your opinion just because someone steamrolls you with theirs.
Never change who you are just so someone else can accept you or find you worthy enough to love.
Never mistreat anyone who has proven their love for you. Genuine love and concern are hard to find.
Never allow someone else's behavior to dictate your own personal integrity.
Never allow anyone to belittle your grief. That's only between God, your immediate family, and yourself.
Never allow anyone or anything to rob you of your joy.
Never allow anyone in your life if they don't truly care about who you are and have the very best intentions for you.
Never give up an opportunity to travel when you can afford it. Travel is one of life's best gifts.
Never enter-or lose yourself in-a relationship where the person refuses to care enough about themselves to do their own self work.
Never go through mistreatment or abuse just because someone else doesn't care to have good standards for how they treat others.
Never give up your dreams just so someone else can pursue theirs.
Never take your health for granted. You never know what a treasure it truly is until it's compromised.
Never give up your beliefs just because someone doesn't want to raise their standards to believe right.
Never allow anyone who doesn't love you to live "rent free" inside your mind.
Never allow another person to interfere in your relationship with your spouse, child, parents, siblings, or other significant relationships.
Never refuse anyone kindness or basic respect.
Never give up or compromise your character just so someone can find you more likable or appealing.
Never allow someone to pull you down. Be around those who lift you up.
Never give up hope, faith, or genuine love. These 3 things will always sustain you.
Never feel bad about loving your kiddos and grandkiddos to the moon and back.
Never allow anyone to degrade you. Your value and your heart are your responsibility to protect.
Never allow anyone to intrude in your goals. Only God has that right.
Never attempt to "repaint" a person after they've shown (or continue to prove) their true colors.
Never feel bad about loving your pets as though they were lil humans who happen to wear fur. God loves all His creation!
Never allow someone else to make you responsible for their happiness. Happiness and joy are each person's own responsibility and self-work.
Never be ashamed of tears. Tears cleanse your soul.
Never bless someone with the expensive gift of trust-or another "knife"-after they've already carelessly stabbed you in the back.
Never give up or jeopardize your belief in God...or your relationship with Him. He will always love you more-and better-than anyone else ever can.
Never waste life and never take life for granted. You're never guaranteed tomorrow.
Never allow anyone or anything to rob you of God's Purpose for your life.
Never
Never give up your opinion just because someone steamrolls you with theirs.
Never change who you are just so someone else can accept you or find you worthy enough to love.
Never mistreat anyone who has proven their love for you. Genuine love and concern are hard to find.
Never allow someone else's behavior to dictate your own personal integrity.
Never allow anyone to belittle your grief. That's only between God, your immediate family, and yourself.
Never allow anyone or anything to rob you of your joy.
Never allow anyone in your life if they don't truly care about who you are and have the very best intentions for you.
Never give up an opportunity to travel when you can afford it. Travel is one of life's best gifts.
Never enter-or lose yourself in-a relationship where the person refuses to care enough about themselves to do their own self work.
Never go through mistreatment or abuse just because someone else doesn't care to have good standards for how they treat others.
Never give up your dreams just so someone else can pursue theirs.
Never take your health for granted. You never know what a treasure it truly is until it's compromised.
Never give up your beliefs just because someone doesn't want to raise their standards to believe right.
Never allow anyone who doesn't love you to live "rent free" inside your mind.
Never allow another person to interfere in your relationship with your spouse, child, parents, siblings, or other significant relationships.
Never refuse anyone kindness or basic respect.
Never give up or compromise your character just so someone can find you more likable or appealing.
Never allow someone to pull you down. Be around those who lift you up.
Never give up hope, faith, or genuine love. These 3 things will always sustain you.
Never feel bad about loving your kiddos and grandkiddos to the moon and back.
Never allow anyone to degrade you. Your value and your heart are your responsibility to protect.
Never allow anyone to intrude in your goals. Only God has that right.
Never attempt to "repaint" a person after they've shown (or continue to prove) their true colors.
Never feel bad about loving your pets as though they were lil humans who happen to wear fur. God loves all His creation!
Never allow someone else to make you responsible for their happiness. Happiness and joy are each person's own responsibility and self-work.
Never be ashamed of tears. Tears cleanse your soul.
Never bless someone with the expensive gift of trust-or another "knife"-after they've already carelessly stabbed you in the back.
Never give up or jeopardize your belief in God...or your relationship with Him. He will always love you more-and better-than anyone else ever can.
Never waste life and never take life for granted. You're never guaranteed tomorrow.
Never allow anyone or anything to rob you of God's Purpose for your life.
Encouraging
This was posted on Marcus' wall this morning:
God will put you back together in front of the people that broke you!
God will put you back together in front of the people that broke you!
More Winnie the Pooh
Even though I'm not a big Winnie the Pooh fan, I do have part of this quote somewhere. I didn't know there was more of it. Thanks-I needed that today.
If ever there is a tomorrow
when we're not together...
there is something
you must always remember.
You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is,
even if we're apart...
I'll always be with you.
If ever there is a tomorrow
when we're not together...
there is something
you must always remember.
You are braver than you believe,
stronger than you seem,
and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is,
even if we're apart...
I'll always be with you.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)