Forgiveness

 

My grandmother told me one time that forgiveness wasn’t for the person being forgiven; it was for the person forgiving so the one who hurt you doesn’t live rent free in your head.  I have lived by that for many years.  However, this time I am asking forgiveness from a dear friend.  I will explain

We were at a birthday event for my wife.  Wine was involved and as conversations do they got a little racy.  At these events the guys sit at one table and the ladies at their own table.  It always seems to work because guys talk guy things and lord only knows what they talk about.

As the night waned I slid over to the ladies and somehow the conversations turn to breasts!  Anyone who knows me knows I’m a boob man!  Well I said something about wanting to see every set on earth and everyone laughed.  Well here is the forgiveness part.  I was sitting next to one of the sweetest people on the planet that has just recently beat breast cancer!  What an inconsiderate comment. 

Now allow me to tell you a bit about the lady I’m talking about.  She is one of the best people I know. Beautiful, kind, loving, selfless, and a true friend, a fighter of the highest regard. She has a zest for life that is rarely seen.  She is a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother.  She is a great cook and she is my friend.

The comment has haunted me since I got home that night.  I have to apologize to her. The very thought that I might have hurt her feelings makes me sick to my stomach. I will email her this post once it finished so she will know how badly I feel.  I can already hear her reply.  I didn’t even hear it or I have no memory of that. That is just how special she is. 

I promise to do better.

So yes sometimes Grandmother the forgiveness is needed for the infractor as well as the person forgiving. 

 

Peace,

The Blessed Man

Makenna Noelle Morse aka. Cricket

 

Well I am thinking the old Blessed man is getting even older!!  As you make know I have written about many additions to our families, today is very very special you see last week my Great Granddaughter was born.  Can you believe that?  Great Granddaughter!!!

I was there when both of our Grand Children were born and have wonderful memories of those births.  But to think now one of those children has had a child is very eye opening. 

I am calling here Cricket.  I feel like ever Great Granddaughter needs a special name from her Great Granddad.  She is beautiful so cute and small. 

He mother has always held my heart.  She is very special, her Dad is a great guy, and wonderful provider for his new family.  I believe they will make wonderful parents.  The only trouble is you can’t explain to them what lies ahead.  You can try but they always look at you and say that will never happen to our little treasure. However, it is going to.  Nothing can hurt you more than a child.  Nothing can make you happier or more proud than a child.  I know because if you have read any of the first couple of years posts in this lowly blog you walked that road with me. 

Parenting is the most difficult job on the planet.  It is also the most rewarding job on the planet.   I am so blessed that my son met and married a young lady that absolutely turned his life and our relationship totally around.

Cricket, I wish you enough. Enough love to keep you on the right track. Enough joy to recognize how special life can be.  Enough strength to carry her through the hard times.  Enough fortitude and courage to endure and make her mark on this crazy world. Enough passion to sing like no one is listening and dance like no one is watching. Enough kindness to give grace and offer help and guidance to those less fortunate.  Enough sense to know when to hold‘em and when to fold’em.  I stole this and made it mine.  So I will attach the original so you know what I was shooting at.

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright. I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more. I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive. I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger. I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting. I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess. I wish enough "Hello's" to get you through the final "Good-bye."

Well I guess that about it.  Know that I’ll always have your back my precious one.  We will disagree but that doesn’t mean I don’t love you.  In fact it means I love you a lot!  And always remember I’m your favorite!!!

 

Peace,

The Blessed Man