It will be. Epic.
Every New Year brings the same routine - time to take down the Christmas tree, box up the twinkling lights, un-choo-choo the train, retire Santa's hat and reminisce on Christmas memories. It's a love/hate relationship FOR SURE.
This year, Tanna and Shelby took on the putting-up-the-tree-for-mom task. However, Tanna went home and Shelby has been delegated to remove all signs of festivity until next year.
"I'm sorry I haven't come yet to do the tree. Our friend (no, I'm not going to say his name) is in town and he's having a rough time. I need to be there for him."
"Of course. No rush. We will do the tree this weekend."
I have thought and pondered and wondered and cried over our friend's situation.
I have mentioned that Mark reads to me nearly every night. We just finished You Can't Hurt Me penned by David Goggins. Absolutely LOVED this book. I highly recommend reading it. Having said that out loud, I do need to mention that it is, at times, vulgar and irreverent. It's raw, real and unrefined. This book was just what I needed to hear and has inspired me to become more.
I slip on my jammies, curl into bed and listen as Mark reads. We have read multiple books now and it seems that the recurring theme is "Everyone has a story."
Triumph comes from the ashes. Success is born from failure. Don't give up. Never-ever-ever quit. Ever.
When Shelby told me that our friend was facing sadness right now, I thought of this. I say loudly "Don't quit." Sometimes it is necessary to be still and simply step back to see ourselves through the eyes of those that not only love us, but admire us as well. Kindness is returned to the bearer.
I recently changed my ever-most-favorite-movie list. I added The Greatest Showman. I absolutely, without-a-doubt LOVE this movie. According to FoxMovies.com
Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with show stopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again.
Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle.
Isn't it grand that Barnum simply saw people? He saw through each idiosyncrasy. What some called freaks, he called family.
To me, the music defines the entire movie. I hear each song, pick it apart and find meaning behind every sing-song word.
In the movie, tiring of the scrutiny each have had to endure, Keala Settle (the bearded lady) leads the anomalies in singing This Is Me.
I am not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one will love you as you are
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest tools wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen I make no apologies, this is me
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades and
Reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
and I know that I deserve your love
'cause there's nothing I'm not worthy of
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
This is brave, this is proof
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Say it loud and proud, my friend. Take all the hurt, anger, fear, sorrow and hopelessness - wrap it in a ball and throw it away. We are enough. YOU are enough. Gather every shred of courage you possess. Scoop up your honor, integrity, happiness and love to replace all that mumble-jumble rattling in your head. Give sadness the finger. Always.
Open the floodgates and scream for all to hear -
THIS IS ME.
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