Monday, January 25, 2010

Monday, January 25, 2010

It's hard to name a post when you don't know where it is going so this one just has a date. Like my sister Della, last week brought a lot of emotional crap to this blogger and I was looking forward to the weekend for so many reasons. I laughed hysterically as she listed the contents of her purse. If you haven't read it, you must, it's hilarious!
Sunday was our Open House at school and I knew I was going to miss one if not both of the NFL playoff games but Ben promised that he would text me updates as they happened (isn't technology great?!) Della says she doesn't know how she missed the football fanatic gene our Grandpa passed down. Grandpa was everything LSU but for me it was my Dad who instilled the love of a good NFL football game. He is the one who introduced me to Joe Namath, Roger Staubach and Archie Manning (who was the best quarterback the Saints had until Drew Brees and who made a name for himself long before he was Peyton and Eli's dad!) My Dad taught me that if I wanted to do something, I could do it whether it was to change a tire or quote football stats, replace a transmission or ... there were no limits. My Dad taught me that nothing could stop me except my own attitude and for that I am grateful.
We had a great Open House with lots of visitors and additions to our wait lists. Everyone was happy and enthusiastic. Fortunately it was short and sweet and that allowed me to get home in the middle of the first quarter of what would turn out to be the most exciting NFC I have ever seen. I managed to contain myself and call my Mom at halftime. Happy Birthday Mom!
As you all know by now, the Saints are headed to the Super Bowl in Miami. That they are playing against the Colts lead by Peyton Manning is ironic to me. That they will beat the Colts (again...lead by Peyton Manning) is funny to me. Life is too short. Take a moment today to tell the ones you love how much they mean to you. Tell them how they have helped you to be the person you are today. Let them know how grateful you are for their influence in your life. Stop focusing on the negative and do what you can to make the world a better place for those around you. It will make you a better person too!

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