Long time, no blog!

Well it has been a long time since I blogged, and no creative pursuits... or fun outings that I can really think of which have a picture to go with...

So I will just write...

Yesterday I got a really nasty letter from someone, it was very hurtful and judgmental. I feel I have been a victim of adult bullying. What a mean lady.

On the positive note, isn't it times like these that remind us how much support we really have? My friends and family helped me feel soo much better! They reminded me of how far I have come and that the message was cruel and untrue. Even if there does happen to be some truth in it, which I will decide on my own... without help from mean people... it isn't any of her business as a complete stranger.

There is a way to say something when you are concerned and a way not to. There was no reason for her to be cruel in order to express this concern.

It reminds me of my very favorite bible quote: <sup>(Luke 6:41-42)

41</sup> “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? ⁴² How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.

I try to live with empathy, understanding and kindness. I really try to keep an open mind and let God be the judge of right and wrong for others in their lives. I do acknowledge that it isn't easy... at all, but I can't imagine EVER writing an e-mail to a complete stranger and pointing out everything I think they are doing wrong in their life... That is a horrible and hurtful thing to do to someone. I honestly can't wrap my head around how people can be so mean.

So, Tons of love to all my friends who supported me yesterday when I was feeling like dirt on the bottom of this lady's shoe. You removed me from her shoe, and put me back in the garden where I will feel nourished and continue to grow... on my own and with the help of friends! No bullies allowed!

Love, Michelle