People DO Change

I just want to take a moment to say that people DO change.

At first you want to go with the cliche and say that "people never change,"
but that's just an excuse for you not to give them a chance.
Whether it's a friend, boyfriend or girlfriend, sister or parent, brother or child,
you should at least just give them a chance.

Yesterday I was in the social security office and ran into a person, that I didn't
even know his name, that I went to high school with. Unfortunately, I was
recognized because of who I dated in high school. Given that was almost 6 years ago.
Just for the record, I am not that "girl who dated so and so" anymore.

Life goes on and people change. That doesn't mean you should take the person
that you have fell in love with, and try to change every little flaw they have.
Instead, you should love each one of those flaws and realize that some of those
flaws, are the reasons you fell in love with them.

Over time, people do grow up. Whether or not you choose to believe that.
For others it takes until they're about 28 or older, and for some we've been
grown up since the day we left home. It takes time, and everyone can change.

But does that mean they should? Not always.

Basically what I am trying to say is GIVE THEM A CHANCE.

Don't put them down or tear them apart bit by bit until they feel worthless.

All the person needs is a simple sentence that's honest and to the point if
the fact is they need to change. Don't get on your high horse quite yet because
you know it may not be the other person.

It could be you that needs the changing. Whether or not you believe that,
you should always look at yourself before assuming it's the other person.

Over time it is true, people can change. If we need that change, you actually have to ask us. Or it won't happen.

Then you will just stay broken or disappointed.

Do me a favor, take a good look at your life.
Does it need some adjusting? Some change?
Maybe even just the simplisest tweak...

You'd be surprised what a little change does to you.

That's all for today, it may not make sense but that's what came to me.

Stay posted and keep reading.

(; ~Kelsey Jean~

Strength

I should probably be sleeping, given that I have to wake up at 545am.

There are moments where someone is at a bad point in their life, and they need a little strength. So I'm blogging for them.
I want whoever it is you needs  that little pick up, that this isn't the end. You can pick yourself up and choose a different life, or learn to let it go. It may seem like it's the toughest task in the world, to let go of that person who broke your heart, to turn the other cheek when you've been disrespected.. Yeah it is hard.
But when you grab life by the horns and learn to take things as they come--that is when you gain the strength. When you choose to make good things from the bad. When you learn from your past mistakes to create yourself a better future. That is strength.
Strength is believing that even at your weakest moment you have the courage to make the right choice.
It does not matter what people think of you, what matters is what you make of yourself.
Take the chance at choosing to be strong. Don't look for pity or sorrow.
Instead show others how it doesn't phase you, that instead it fuels you confidence.
That is strength.
Let it roll of your shoulders; all those mistakes, regrets, heartbreaks, and putdowns.
Decide to be strong, and start living your life.

Strength.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philipians 4:13

All you have to do, is believe.

Cold Days, Colder Nights

I am new at this.. so bare with me here.

 

 

As of today, my husband has been at Basic Training for two weeks. Can't say that I don't miss him like hell.

I know that everything is going to be moving forward for us instead of going two steps back but the waiting is the hard part. I heard a quote the other day that said, "She who waits also serves." I'm sure I'll be able to relate to that a lot later when he gets deployed or what not.

The only hard part next to the waiting, is being without him the same time of year as last year..The season just changed and I don't think the days have been any colder. I am not the kind of person who gets cold very easily, but I have been this fall. It's hard not having that God-made heater next to you under a hand-sewn quilt.

Even though I'm having a few cold days, and quite a bit more colder nights, in the end, it's all going to be worth the shivering.

He left that day as a boy, and I know for sure he's going to come home a Mann.

A Mann of hopes and dreams being accomplished, a Mann who is going to be the best Father a kid could ask for, A Mann who is going to be the husband some women wish they had, A Mann of character and strength.

I don't mind using an extra blanket or breaking my promise of not wearing socks to bed, as long as on December 20th, I'll have the Mann of my dreams all to myself.

 

I'm going to stay strong not only for him and my son, but for myself as well.

 

You're only as strong as you will yourself to be, and I'm bringing on the strength.

 

Tomorrow, things will be a filled with a little less sap, but with a lot more inspiration.

 

Hope you'll keep reading,

 

Kelsey Jean