It's a great early day from work! I barely could get myself out of bed this morning to be at work by 7am. When I got to ABC studios, I was informed that our small group would only be in one scene, and that would be it! "Yay!" We all exclaimed in almost unison. After we got in our appropriate wardrobe, we were walked over to the sound stage where the show was shooting. I had a lovely breakfast consisting of scrambled eggs, country potatoes, oatmeal with raisins, and two perfectly small pancakes with butter and syrup. A touch of yogurt with mixed berries completed my meal. We stayed in the set's fake courtyard, comfy in lounge chairs, waiting until we would be used in the scene. Drowsy from the benadryl I took this morning, I quickly knocked out upon my arm resting my head on the table. I slept for about an hour and a half, until the camera turn around demanded my presence. Today I was a nurse in the background of a doctor's office for the show "Brothers and Sisters." The scene took a lot longer to shoot than I expected, but we were still released by 11:45 in the AM. With the rest of the day to relax and do whatever, I drove myself over to Sally Beauty Supply to treat myself to a couple bottles of nail polish. As I write this, my toenails gleam of a bright, tangerine pinkish color :) The other color is a glittery purple I look forward to using at a later date.
(Interruption... phone rings...)
Wow.. On a entirely different note, I was literally just informed that my brother-in-law's mother just passed away. She was a lovely woman. She lived a long and fruitful life. With six children and well over 20 grandchildren and many great grandchildren, she left a beautiful legacy behind; and it will be passed on. The Stoltzfus family is a caring, generous and God-fearing family. They have been a true family to my sister Luli and are always there for her and for each other. I can only hope my in-laws are just half as great as they are. At 86 years of age, Katie had been struggling with illness for the last few years. She is now home and at peace with our Savior and Lord, Jesus. My heart reaches out to her family as they go through this difficult hour. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Not being so sure what to write about today, I can say right now that I am thankful to have known Katie, and I am thankful for every cycle of life. The great times when everything is running smoothly, the heartbreaks that teach lessons of humility and patience and endurance, the prospered phases, and the ones that stretch us uncomfortably until we learn to adjust ourselves in accordance. I am thankful to have life today, and I plan to live it fully and audaciously.
The cycles surround us. While some are laughing, others are crying; while new souls are being birthed, others are passing on. It makes me also question though, is what we so easily become distraught about really worth the wasted emotion?? While there is still life, there is always HOPE of a better future. When someone leaves this earth, especially a loved one, all we can do is mourn and grieve and remember them throughout our process of healing. So my proposition is this: Whatever circumstance you may be currently facing, face it with joy and confidence knowing that you still have endless possibilities while you are here and breathing. If you are going through a loss, only time can help mend your brokenness; but in the meantime, try desperately to live your life through your loved one's eyes. I'm sure they only want happiness for you, and sometimes happiness is just a decision away.
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