LOVING UNCONDITIONALLY

Picture taken by my Brother-In-Law Bryan

What is the real meaning of loving someone unconditionally? To me, it is not judging, loving them no matter what they do and being there for them come what may. It doesn't mean we have to condone their actions, but we still should love them. After all, NO ONE is perfect, not even me! :)

Everybody has their own preferences…their own way of doing things. Maybe you put your socks on before your underwear. Maybe not. Maybe you like the toilet paper to pull down the front instead of down the back. Maybe you choose Coke over Pepsi. Or real eggs over Eggbeaters. Whatever your preferences are, they are what make you YOU. And that is marvelous.

Our differences in our preferences can be the source of good natured ribbing or they can be the cause of heated debate. All of which can be very healthy. We don't always have to agree on everything. We interact with people every day who have different opinions and preferences from us and things usually go pretty smooth. But every once in a while you run across someone who thinks that his/her preferences or opinions are RIGHT and everyone else is wrong (or an idiot). Don't fall into the trap of taking the low road and making the wrong choices and regretting your actions later.

Remember to think before you comment on someone else or pass judgment. We never know what is going on in someone else's life until we have walked in their shoes. Yes, we can be disappointed by how people choose to live... believe me, I found out news last week that made me realize that not everyone appears to be who they are on the surface... :( BUT I don't judge them, but will pray for them instead and I will love them unconditionally.

(NOTE: for those inquiring, my surgery is scheduled for this Thursday, July 3. I will try to keep you updated.)

LOVE YOU ALL UNCONDITIONALLY! xoxo