Ron and I had the distinct honor, and yes, it truly was a honor, to have Trenton spend the weekend with us. During this weekend with "the boy" I learned sooo much. Maybe I already "kinda" knew some of this...but it was reinforced in a BIG way in just 48 hours.
Here are some of the things I learned:
1. Life is a gift. Rip into it with all the gusto of a child tearing into presents at Christmas. Stop what you're doing to sit in the floor and play bingo. Go outside and blow bubbles and then kung-foo kick them into oblivion. Color and then tell everyone how good a job you did. Tell them to post your artistic expression somewhere it can be seen by all. Read a book for fun. Swim till you're too tired to kick your feet any more. Watch cartoons with someone you love. Take time to play in the bathtub. Eat ice cream...with whipped cream...AND chocolate syrup! Look, there is always going to be laundry that needs to be done, floors that need to be vacuumed, dishes to load in the dishwasher. No little work fairies will break in and do it so, believe me, it will be waiting for you when there is nothing more important to do than play and spend time with the ones you love.
2. Live with confidence. It doesn't matter whether your confidence is false or real. What matters is that you have no self doubts. An example? "Remember when I was a little baby and Jovi fell in the pool and I swimmed out and saved her?" No, I don't remember that...but Trenton "remembers" it and is quite proud of himself for saving Jovi. This is not an endorsement of reckless living. If you want to have Popaw check it out first to make sure it is safe before you do something then that will be okay, too. Neither is it an endorsement for lying. It is an endorsement for believing in oneself.
3. Learn to fly. The picture should be self explanatory.
4. Share your wealth of knowledge with others. "Did you know that when you die you go be with God and you don't even want to be here?" Yes, I did know that and I am so proud that my grandson is getting spiritual instruction and demonstrating understanding of some basic spiritual matters.
5. Don't hesitate to tell someone you love them. There is NOTHING in this world more special to me than to hear that little voice spontaneously and unsolicited say, "I love you, Nana." Even when I've made him sad only moments before by saying "no" to something (okay, I admit that doesn't happen often) or failed to notice he was talking to me and he has to repeat himself. Trenton loves me unconditionally and there is no better way to be loved!
I learned so many things that there isn't time or room to post them here. Perhaps I'll continue this lesson in another message. In the meantime...don't hesitate to let people know how important they are to you and how much you love them. We are never promised the gift of tomorrow. But, we do have the gift of today. Live it for all that it's worth...without regrets.
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