Sunday, February 7, 2010

Today



Today is a day when I need a good laugh.

Today is a day when I need to put aside my down days in Ohio and think of my family and friends, and all the sweet memories.

Today I rely on my family, and the fact that they wouldn't sell me to the Indians for all the treasures in the world (you wouldn't, when it came right down to it!)

Today is one of those days, when everything you wished would never happened, happened. But nothing like losing a loved one, or a limb or anything, just maybe a friend, or maybe yourself, just a bit.
Today is one of those days you might feel TOTALLY unappreciated, but not unappreciated by those whom REALLY matter, like your bosom friends, or close-knit family, but maybe a fair-weather friend, or a distant and cold ward....
But I am loved, by the most important people in my life,
so I am OK, and I am OK with me. My husband loves me, my kids love me, Debbie and Greg love me.
My brothers, sisters, Nieces,and Nephews love me, my dear, sweet, bosom friends love me. In fact you don't even want to get me started listing everyone, your name is probably on my list and you will be here a while. So, today I thank you. You may not even be aware of how good you make me feel....

...especially today.

7 comments:

Mellissa said...

I LOVE AND MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY! You are amazing and beautiful. I can't wait until you are closer to good old Utah! Remember, you are loved!

Allen Family said...

Hey you-- I loved this post! It was so great talking your ear off today. I love talking to you about reaching a finish line! Hearing you talking about land and houses and kitchen sinks totally gives me hope for the next few years! I love you oodles, and oodles. jes

loriallen said...

I love you Mellissa! I love you Jessi :) 2 faces I can't wait to see! Mellissa~ Closer to good o'l Utah! There is so much to be said about that :)
Jessi, thanks for remembering my sink! We had the best talk yesterday! Love ya!

Jess said...

I would definitely not sell you to the indians!!!! & I appreciate you :)
<3

renhallows said...

I love you Lori! I think your great and i wish we could live closer. sometimes you just need to know that your loved.

loriallen said...

Yep, sometimes, it's nice to know where you stand with all your friends and family, especially when it feels that no one around you at the times, could care any less.

Cally said...

What about trading you for a whole nest of rattlesnakes? Okay, I wouldn't do that either! We love you guys here too. We drove through your future home country this weekend. We thought of you and talked about you to. Don't worry, it was good talk. :)We miss you guys and can't wait for you to be closer to us all. Luv ya!