Sunday, September 7, 2008

For You...And You, and You, and You.....

Josh stole this from Kristen, and now I shall steal it from him.  Apparently, you are supposed to write things that you would NEVER say to someone...someone who has been an integral part of your life.  These are people specific, so if you think you're worthy of my time, read on.  If not, read on anyway...you may learn a little something about me.

1.  You mean the world to me.  It's amazing what you've done to me in such a short amount of time.  I don't know, maybe you were doing it to me all along and I just now accepted it.  All I know is I love it and I love what I have become because of you.  You're a beautiful person, a beautiful friend, and I'm so grateful to have you in my life.  Thank you.

2.  You are going to be deeply missed.  Wherever you are in this world, I hope you'll carry me with you.  Our friendship will survive, despite the distance between us.  I love you forever and always.

3.  You are lucky I have a sense of civility and a bit of tact.  If I were to attack you half as much as you have me, you'd never be able to show your face in public again.  You're a disgrace to anyone who has ever supported you or put faith in you.    And unfortunately for you, those closest to you agree with me.  Your best friends are now laughing with me and turning their backs to you.  You're worthless.  I'm sorry it ended this way...but YOU created this monster.

4.  I had so much faith and hope in you.  I really thought you'd succeed, especially after watching me.  As of now, you've failed.  You've turned out like those we criticized.  Should I be disappointed in myself?  Or should I accept that I've done all I can?  I'm here.  I'll help you.  Just ask.  I love you.

5.  I love you more than I could ever express to you.  I wish you knew that.  And I wish I knew what you feel for me.  Sometimes I feel discarded, unsatisfactory, although I know that I'm truly deserving of more than what you give to me.  Those few days we spent together in the car were wonderful.  We bonded more than we ever have.  I'd give anything to do that again.  To feel your love, your support, and your pride in me.  I love you....I truly do.

6.  I can't believe you went back.  You are asking for trouble.  Serious trouble.  How many times are you going to let him hurt you?  What if this time he does more than hurt you?  Or what if he attacks the kids?  Would you be able to live with yourself?  You're smarter than this.  I have confidence in the fact that you can do better than him.  You deserve better than him.  Come home.  Help yourself and your precious babies.  Don't let him continue to hold this power over you.  Be strong.  We're all here for you.

7.  I'm so glad that you're you again.  Six years have passed and while we're all still healing, it's nice to know that you, too, have continued on with your life.  Your smile, your laugh, your obnoxious bitchiness....it's so great to see it all again.  We'll never forget.  She'll always be with us.  I'm glad you're with us again.

8.  You, my little man, are my life.  My moon, my stars, my heaven, my earth.  It is amazing what I feel as I hold you close to me, as I see you smile, as you wrap your little arms around me.  It's impossible to describe the love I have for you....impossible.  I can't wait until I can say "I love you, little man" and you can say "I love you too, Auntie E" right back to me.  You and I....we have some amazing times ahead of us.  I LOVE YOU!

9.  You've done more for me than I could have ever expected.  For that I am eternally grateful.

10.  We aren't as close as we used to be, as we should be.  Regardless, I love you all the same.  Tough times will soon come to you, and I'll be here, as you have been for me.  You hurt, I hurt, right?

11.  Please don't judge me for what's happening in  my life right now.  I know you're sensitive to this.  As I said, I can't help how I feel.  You're an amazing friend and I don't want that to change.  Someday you'll understand.  I promise.

12.  You betrayed us all.  You left at a time when we needed you most.  Your effort and dedication was thrown away like an old toy.  And, to leave us for someone else?  Someone you don't know, like, or trust?  What have you done?  You can beg for forgiveness, and maybe we'll forgive, but we'll never forget.

13.  You will get caught.  And, don't expect me to feel sorry for you...I'll feel sorry for her.

14.  What have I done to create this eternal animosity between us?  I've done nothing but good things for you.  Well, get over it, and get used to me.  I'm going to be around for a LONG while.

15.  I'm sorry things turned out this way.  And I'm sorry I barged back into your life just to leave again.  I didn't mean to hurt you, not once, but twice.  I thought it was what I wanted.  I was wrong.

16.  I'm so proud of your success.  I know we had our issues, but that's what happens when people spend too much time together.  You are an amazing person...smart, talented, driven, dedicated.  You are destined for great things, even more than what you've already achieved in  the short time you've spent chasing your dreams.  Best of luck, and don't forget about me when you become famous!  I hope to see you soon.

17.  You're amazing.  I may not always show it, but I love you more than you know.  You're my savior....literally.

18.  You are more disgusting than the chewed up gum on the bottom of my shoe.  You do not deserve someone like her.  The next time you hurt her, I will hurt you.

19.  You are even more disgusting than the one who is more disgusting than the chewed up gum on the bottom of my shoe.  I guess you're a real man because you can beat up a woman to the point of almost killing her.  Or maybe you're a real man because you "discipline" your kids to the point where they will hardly look anyone in the eye.  You are a chauvinistic pig and deserve nothing but a life of eternal pain and suffering.

20.  I haven't met you.  I haven't touched you, smelled you, heard you, or held you.  But I already love you.





Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Little Man

Welcome to this world, little man.
Open your eyes, open your mouth,
Let out a scream as loud as you can.
Ten tiny fingers, and ten tiny toes,
An amazing, healthy boy...just as planned.
A world full of love, joy, family and friends,
This is the place where it all began.
Learn to walk, learn to talk,
We'll lead you through life, hand-in-hand.
We'll watch you grow, we'll watch you succeed,
We'll watch you develop your master plan.
Baseball, football, soccer, track,
Whatever your choice, we're your biggest fans.
Doctor, lawyer, teacher, artist,
These are all a part of a grander plan.
Father, brother, son, friend,
Remember what's most important throughout your life span.
One more time, from me to you,
Welcome to this world, Little Man.

CJH 9/02/08
Find me here, and speak to me
I want to feel you, I need to hear you
You are the light that's leading me to the place
Where I find peace again.