You Capture - You!

I am finally trying my friend Beth's photo challenge! And, of course, I would have to start with the hardest one...a photo of me! So, here I am.... And, be sure to check out Beth's blog...she Rocks!

It's never to late...

You know that feeling when someone surprises you? Like really in the most unexpected way kind of surprise... Well, that happened to me today.
When I opened my email this morning, I had an email from someone that I probably have not seen or spoken to in over 14 years. Now, I would never reveal the identity of this person, but I do want to share what this person said to me. The email said, "I know that this it completely out of know where, but I saw something the other day that reminded me of you. It got me thinking about what jerk I was to you. It's been bothering me ever since so I just wanted say that I am sorry for everything I did."
After I scraped my jaw off the floor, I really had a peaceful feeling come over me. This email answered a question for me that I have wanted an answer to for a very long time. Can people really change?
I have let most things go that plagued my existence in high school. However, I do know of many people who will never let go of things that hurt or embarrassed them in the past. What would it be like if everyone took the time to say they were sorry. Even if they thought that it was to late.
I would bet that it would make a difference. I know it did to me. So, to the people who take the time to think of others and even maybe pause to say "I'm sorry"... Thank you.

Applesauce and Cod

Funny how kids can make anything work. Tonight our 2 year old dipped her crispy cod nuggets into her applesauce and enjoyed it as if they were meant to be eaten together. Our children are often masters of putting odd things together and just making it work. Their imagination and openness to new possibilities in unending.
Why can't I be that way? I know I'm not the only adult who struggles to put the pieces of life together and make them work. When did I lose that childlike ability to be more open to possibility, change, growth, risk. Our darling daughter took the risk that the applesauce and cod would most likely taste like crap. But she went ahead, dug in, tried it and loved it!
We have recently taken on a new venture in our family... One that I am struggling to jump into with all of my passion and energy. I love the idea. I trust the person in charge with all of my heart. I am still afraid of uncharted waters. The freedom and growth that this "change" will give us in our lives could be amazing.
I think that from now on I must look at our world through the eyes of a child. Fear will only keep me from experiencing the many joys that are waiting.
Maybe tomorrow we will all try applesauce and cod for dinner...