Smith Family Ice Cream Scoop: Melancholy Random Thoughts

Monday, January 26, 2009

Melancholy Random Thoughts

Do you ever have those days where you just feel like crying but you don't know why? Today is one of those days. One time when I was a little girl my mom found me crying my little heart out... when she asked why I was crying I told her it was because I couldn't stop crying. That about sums it up, I guess. Really, I'm fine... just feeling melancholy and sentimental, I guess.

* I put these pictures on, because now, two years after that day we took them, they still make me smile. What a perfect fall day, and perfect hike. Plus, we got a ton of snow last night, and it's still going. A crisp fall day sounds really nice right now. Brandon couldn't even get his truck door open this morning... he had to use a screwdriver. I decided to forgo the gym (gasp! I know!) and focus on making it to my 10:00 young women meeting. I might walk.

*I really had the house pretty much clean Friday before we went out of town, and somehow between then and now it blew up. How on earth does this happen?

*Texas Roadhouse is yummy.

*Last time I wrote random thoughts I said something about the people here that wasn't really nice. I got a call from one of my sweet friends, worried that she might have done something. The answer to that is a resounding NO, and I mostly take back what I said. :)

*I need to buy bottled water for Cooper's sea monkey tank. For those of you who are familiar with Cooper's pals, they're doing just fine and growing. The one with the longest tail is named Charlie. Cooper will never be lonely again. ;)

*That's about all I have to say... I miss and love all of you who read my blog (and some who don't read my blog.)

14 comments:

The Oylers said...: Sorry you are having a not happy day. We miss you guys so much, and i love reading your blog, sorry i don't comment more. I really can't believe you have a teenager either, there is so much about her when I see pictures of her that reminds me of myself at that age.Well I love all of you and hope you have something wonderful happen to turn your day around.; 10:17 AM
Vicki said...: I love reading your blog, too, and I also have days every once in a while where I just feel like crying for no reason. I love your photos of all the different colors of leaves! Beautiful!!!; 12:33 PM
girlsmama said...: My last few days have been down. It's good to know I'm not alone.; 1:58 PM
Annalee Kelly said...: I have days where those tears are so close to the surface and then once they start, they just spill over and over...
I love your photography. You are so artistic.; 2:22 PM
Janice {Run Far} said...: Since moving to Ky I seem to have alot of days like that. Tomorrow is a new day and brings new and hopefully great things.; 2:52 PM
Tari said...: I missed the gym today to, I know gasp. but I did shovel my moms drive way I kind of worked up a sweat.; 8:43 PM
Anonymous said...: Yes. Texas Roadhouse IS yummy. I crave it way too often. And those days that you just want to cry....for about 3 months now I've had that feeling daily. Today I burst into tears and just couldn't stop. (we're trying to sell our house. You've been through that! Were you a wreck?) I love the random thoughts posts. I think I'll have to give it a try.; 11:04 PM
haley said...: those pictures are beautiful. i've never been able to capture the fall beauty in ANY picture. it just turns out dull and blah... i love these!!!! oh, and just cry... it'll make you feel better. thinking of you...; 8:35 AM
Felicia said...: I'm thinking of you Mindy! I hope today is better. I hate days like that. It's time for winter to be over so we can get outside and enjoy some sunshine.; 9:51 AM
Tari said...: I skipped right over hoping to see your beautiful winter pictures maybe tomorrow you'll post them!!!!; 12:47 PM
Kate said...: I miss you too. Like a lot. Heart the pics.; 6:02 PM
Mindy said...: Kate!!! I don't know if you'll see this, but I've lost your blog address! Email me... bmatcsmith@gmail.com; 8:37 PM
Tanya said...: I love these pics!!! YOu are one talented gals....I know that for sure!; 9:59 PM
Tanya said...: Oh my gosh..I meant one talented gal...I know there is only one of you!; 9:59 PM

To Do Today

* Embrace this day with an enthusiastic welcome, no matter how it looks. The covenant with God to which you are true enables you to become enlightened by him, and nothing is impossible for you.
* When you are physically sick, tired, or in despair, steer your thoughts away from yourself and direct them, in gratitude and love, toward God.
* In your life there have to be challenges. They will either bring you closer to God and therefore make you stronger, or they can destroy you. But you make the decision of which road you take.
* First and foremost, you are a spirit child of God. If you neglect to feed your spirit, you will reap unhappiness. Don't permit anything to detract you from this awareness.
* You cannot communicate with God unless you have first sacrificed your self-oriented natural man and have brought yourself into the lower levels of meekness, to become acceptable for the Light of Christ.
* Put all frustrations, hurt feelings, and grumblings into the perspective of your eternal hope. Light will flow into your soul.
* Pause to ponder the suffering Christ felt in the Garden of Gethsemane. In the awareness of the depth of gratitude for him, you appreciate every opportunity to show your love for him by diligently serving in his Church.
* God knows that you are not perfect. As you suffer about your imperfections, he will give you comfort and suggestions of where to improve.
* God knows better than you what you need. He always attempts to speak to you. Listen, and follow the uncomfortable suggestions that he makes to us--everything will fall into its place.
* Avoid any fear like your worst enemy, but magnify your fear about the consequences of sin.
* When you cannot love someone, look into that person's eyes long enough to find the hidden rudiments of the child of God in him.
* Never judge anyone. When you accept this, you will be freed. In the case of your own children or subordinates, where you have the responsibility to judge, help them to become their own judges.
* If someone hurts you so much that your feelings seem to choke you, forgive and you will be free again.
* Avoid at all cost any pessimistic, negative, or criticizing thoughts. If you cannot cut them out, they will do you harm. On the road toward salvation, let questions arise but never doubts. If something is wrong, God will give you clarity but never doubts.
* Avoid rush and haste and uncontrolled words. Divine light develops in places of peace and quiet. Be aware of that as you enter places of worship.
* Be not so much concerned about what you do, but do what you do with all your heart, might, and strength. In thoroughness is satisfaction.
* You want to be good and to do good. That is commendable. But the greatest achievement that can be reached in our lives is to be under the complete influence of the Holy Ghost. Then he will teach us what is really good and necessary to do.
* The pain of sacrifice lasts only one moment. It is the fear of the pain of sacrifice that makes you hesitate to do it.
* Be grateful for every opportunity to serve. It helps you more than those you serve.
* And finally, when you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that, as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

from "Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by F. Enzio Busche