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Hit it out of the ball park

7/6/2012

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This morning, I was thinking about something my Dad told me a very long time ago.  My Dad was someone who didn't talk a lot, but certainly had some good advice when I needed it.  My husband told me after my Dad passed that he used to admire that my Dad didn't always speak loudly but spoke volumes with his eyes.  I love that!!!   So, what my Dad told me was this: when life throws you a curve ball, hit it out of the ball park.  I'm not sure why I was thinking about this today, but I really love that piece of advice.

I wish I followed it more.  I tend to initially freak out when something goes astray, but then after I sit and think,  I listen to my more sensible side and I learn to relax.  Life is FULL of curve balls.  Things rarely go as planned and I am learning, that is okay.  When things happen, it may not be our plan.  It is part of a bigger plan that we may never understand.  I have learned that we have to accept it and make the best of the situation. 

I hope that I am able to teach my daughters to accept curve balls.  I see how they react when things don't go their way, not pretty!!!  I know this is part of childhood and learning.  As they get older and more mature, I want them to be able to go with the flow and adapt to any situation.  How do you teach that skill?  For now,  I will pass on my Dad's advice and hope that they take it to heart.

So, my thought was to do something fun for my Friday blogs.  I am going to try doing what I call Fabulous Friday Finds.  I will put up a link to a site or to an item that I think is fabulous.  If you'd like to add something, please leave a comment.  This could be really fun and a great way to share some fabulous finds.

Here is my first Fabulous Find.  I hope you enjoy!  Have a wonderful Friday!!!

www.moneysavingmom.com

This is a great site with tons of fab resources.  We can all use a little help when it comes to finding ways to save money.  I think moneysavingmom.com has wonderful advice and is certainly worth looking at.  Take a peek and who knows, maybe you'll find your frugal side.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending. ~ Maria Robinson


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Katie Watts link
7/6/2012 11:32:25 am

I have enjoyed blog hopping today. I have joined your site and hope you visit and join mine. Thank you so much, Katie msqueenfashionista.com

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sandra tyler link
7/6/2012 12:29:04 pm

welcome to the blogging world! it's a great cyberspace usuallly kind and supportive community.

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Brooke Arellano link
7/7/2012 06:13:42 pm

I really enjoyed this post! I have slowly been learning to embrace the curve balls rather than fret over them! Stopping by from the blog hop! Am now a new follower:) Would love if you could follow me back!
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