“You are known by the company you keep”. My mother use to tell me that quite often when I was growing up…and I suppose I said it to my kids. Today those words have a whole new meaning to me.
As we get older the “would have”…”should have”…and” could haves” can yell pretty loud in our heads, often leaving us feeling like we are a complete failure. None of us are perfect, but I really thought that by the time I was in my 50′s I would be a lot closer to it than this.
As most of you know …I am married to an amazing man…..hence the nick name..Mr. Amazing. Being married to such an amazing person is wonderful…sort of. The truth is it plays havoc with the self esteem. People are always in awe of him and I hardly ever get a mention.
There is another amazing person in my life…my best friend..
This is her helping me work on the drapes for my bedroom. She is a wonder woman. What I do for others in a year is nothing compared to her good deeds of the week. And I can tell you that she helps others because she truly wants to.
I could go on, but the point is I have really wonderful people in my life…so if mom was right and I am known by the company I keep…maybe..just maybe I’m okay. Why else would these wonderful people want to be with me?
Are you feeling down about yourself today? I hope this makes you pause and think about the people that like you…do you really think they would like junk?
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Dianne,
I really love your blog and everything you write speaks to me, one way or another. Wish I lived in FL so we could hang out (and other reasons too, like to escape the Chicago winters!!!). I am sure that you are AMAZING and I would imagine that your hubby and best friend would attest to that!!! Hope you have a blessed day!!! Thanks for always brightening up my days. Honestly, so much of what you say in your blog is like it came out of my mouth!!!
Fondly,
Joanne Jones
PS – Your new home is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just stunning!!!! You must be pinching yourself that it is finally done and turned out so wonderfully!!
Thank you Joanne…I have a sister named Joanne…and Chicago is one of my favorite vacation spots so I like you already…lol…not to mention your kind words. Are you friends with me on facebook because I am much better about conversing there with people…Have a blessed day.
PS…yes my arm is black and blue from pinches…
Wow – what a great way to look at it! When I look at my friends I feel so blessed! They are wonderful people! Thanks for the reminder!
My husband has reminded me of this when I am being to negative about myself. He chose me – do I really think he wouldn’t choose someone he thought special? I bet your husband feels the same! And I like the way you are thinking about this. I enjoy your blog so much. Should I call you Mrs. Amazing?
Heheheee…no one has EVER called me Mrs. Amazing before…the closest I have gotten is my great nephew calls me Great Dianne…I love it!
Well then, you can have your new blog name! I think your thrifting is pretty amazing, and so is the fact that you learned to live happily in your tiny cottage, and build your new home (with all of those decisions! it overwhelms me to think of it!)