" At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to thank with deep gratitude ,those who have lit the flame within us." -Albert Schweitzer
As with all people life goes up and down. Sometimes its a time for joy and sometimes a time for sadness and grief. I always love Christmas because I love the warmth of humanity. The giving and the spirit of love that even strangers give to each other. And then January comes and a lot of people go back to being rude and selfish and then life deals you some blows. Why? Why cant we keep that sense of kindness and love all year. But alas, people are people. I live in a fantasy world sometimes I guess, because I want everyone to be nice all the time!
The first part of this year brought me some very scary times, as far as my mother having a serious surgery, my father in law having 2 open heart surgeries, my former father in law having an open heart surgery, fears about my husbands career, the betrayal of an employee who let me down and numerous other outside things for which I had no control over. It was one blow after another and I couldnt sleep for worrying constantly. Then a horrible blow, an employee diagnosed with Cancer and another former employee died of cancer .(Michelle) Lots of people I loved were hurting and I was hurting with them! (Lets just say I was having chest pains because it was too much coming at me at once! I got a full checkup and am okay now, but it was scary!)
And in those times you wonder about life and wonder if you'll ever smile again, and what the future will hold.
And then you get a lot of joy. I don't want to bore you all here, but I have had so many blessings lately. They are just raining down (like the rain has been falling lately.) People who know who you are. People who "get you" People who value you and trust you and love you. People who don't even really know you but send you letters or emails or praise you and make you realize that the kindness you do for others and the giving you give is not wasted. That some people notice it and realize it and appreciate it.
It all started back in April when a Bride practically pleaded with me to photograph her wedding. She had tears in her eyes. I had an event at Mr. ROSS PEROTS home and didn't think I was available that day! But we changed our plans and I made myself available for her. Her name is Michelle. Then I got to spend some time with my family in Houston and that was a blessing. Then my husband started treating me much more kinder and romantic and just taking the time to say that he appreciated me.
Then my mothers surgery went without a hitch and my father in law too and then more kindness from customers. Amy, Dena, Crystal, Monica, Karen, Christina and Steve and her family. On and on and on. It was like a floodgate opened and every time I turned around I was getting a sweet email, card or note. It all really turned around in April and Ive been blessed so much since then. Our son amazes us all the time. He won a State National and World Championship in Powerlifting. He LETTERED IN ACADEMICS and SPORTS and made Varsity.
Then the decision of my daughter and son in law to relocate here. And God blessed him with a job today. You see, they moved here on faith. With no job. Just to be closer to GRAMMY. So that my grandsons could know their grammy. And today the first interview he had, he got the job!
And tonight I got to meet a lot of moms who praised appreciation on me.
Ive got a wonderful staff! Gina, Pam and Lucy, I appreciate you girls more than you know.
Its like the movie, its a wonderful life. At the end. When the town rallied around George. When he thought no one cared, they came out of the woodwork.
I have one more challenge to face, but I know it will work out right. I know that its in Gods hands. Pray for me. But I already know it will be alright. Its a serious matter and my entire family cant believe it happened. But it did and I have to deal with it. Life's not always fair.
But I know it will be okay.
I just read a note that my daughter snuck into some belongings of mine. Thanking me for all Ive done for her and her family and that my efforts have not been in vain.
Its so nice for people to know how hard I've worked and to appreciate it.
Thank you everyone, Your love and appreciation mean a lot to me!
I know that things will be okay. God keeps his promises and I'm just so thankful that I have you all, not only my family, but my wonderful clients, who are like family to me. I love you all!
Sincerely,
Dixie Lee
PS Maybe Michelle is my angel, because shortly after her passing is when things started looking up for me. We miss you Michelle.
To read about Michelle, our former office manager and resident angel, go here.
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/Apr/18/michelle-watson-livernois/
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