It's a good thing I came across this quote recently. The last two months have been filled with tears - enough to make me really anxious to say goodbye to 2012. At the end of October, I found out my only sister in law had a brain tumor. 2 weeks later, we found out it was more than just a tumor, it was brain cancer. A week after Thanksgiving, my maternal grandmother passed away. And December didn't get any easier. As I'm penning this last entry of the year, my head is banging. Imagine a ping pong ball going back and forth at full speed against my lobes.
I was close to allowing the last two months shadow the entire year, but I had some great moments in 2012. Friendships were created and renewed. I was empowered by my career and challenged to give more towards the Arts. I learned that the people who love you will be there for you exactly when you need them. I fell in love with dancing workouts and I was reminded that laughter is great for the soul. Most importantly, my family grew stronger.
My grandfather for years has always been quiet in nature. You know he's always observing, always listening, and more importantly always loving. This was my first Christmas away from Louisiana and I must have talked to my family a dozen times that day. On the last call, my mother tells me my grandfather gave her some wisdom for me on relationships. I've decided he's pretty much an expert since he and my meme were together for over 50 years. At the time I cracked up laughing, but then I realized it was also some great advice. As I waltz out of 2012, here's his advice:
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