Even though I didn't know Sydney Taylor Bruning or her family, I followed her blog and I loved the honesty in her posts. I really felt like I could relate to her. I've learned that you just don't know what people are struggling through. You don't know the trials that they are facing. I know you've all heard this saying but Be Kind for Everyone is fighting a hard battle. I feel like that could have been any of us.
Too much of life is wasted on things that don't matter. I feel like I can be so self involved that I am careless to let those around me know how much they mean to me. Miss no opportunity to hug those who are still with you. Tell them, "I love you..thank you..you are so important to me."
You probably don't know me yet, and I'm not sure I know you either, but you and I will be in love someday.
I think of you all the time. I wonder about things like, what you look like, what things you like to do, what it is about you that will make me fall in love with you, and how I will know when I find you.
However, there are a few things that I know already. I know that you're a faithful daughter of our Heavenly Father and that you have a testimony of the gospel.
Dream Girl, I'm not interested in the girl who giver her lips freely, the girl who is immodest in dress and conduct. I'm not interested in the girl who changes her standards to fit her company; the girl who can't see anything wrong with the occasional cigarette, drink, or immortality. I'm not looking for you at shady parties because you are not there.
Neither of us is perfect, but we will love each other for what we want to be as well as what we are. And when we don't see eye to eye, we will kneel hand in hand and seek the inspiration of the Father.
There will not be many tomorrows until we find each other, and I'm waiting anxiously for that day. Stay sweet and pure, because I'll be looking for you. Until then, sweet dreams.
I thought this would be fun, just because I see other bloggers do these questionnaires and I love reading the answers.....
Five things you probably didn't know about me.
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I pretty much have all of The Grinch memorized.
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My name is Brittany Bird and I am a shopaholic. Is there a shopaholics anonymous? I would be leader of that club.
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Dr. Pepper. mm. I am in love.
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Even though I love being social and meeting new people, I’m a total introvert by nature and need my alone time.
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I specifically remember trips to Moab and California when I was little and listening to both Erasure and Depeche Mode (they are bands in case no one knows what I'm talking about haha) and everyone singing along having a grand ol' time with the windows rolled down--hot summer days. just can't get enough just can't get enough...
We all go through days of hurt, happiness, anger, doubt, and fear. Lately, I have been really confused about my future: What career path to take..What boys to date (as dumb as it sounds, it's as equally important, potential future husband?) even though I am still 18 I feel like that is a valid question....What housing to pick (if I should stay in my same apartment)...How to pay for college (everyone seems to know what they are doing--they seem to have their acts together and have jobs and money)..sorry I didn't mean to make this a post with me whining about my "rough" life.
I've really come to realize that for me, what has gotten me through each and every day is the support of my family and friends. without them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. There have been times where I have felt so helpless and alone. Sometimes, it's nice to give a good long cry. But As time goes on I seem to get a warm, calm feeling that everything is going to be alright, and Heavenly Father always seems to remind me of the support I have.
I am so blessed to have my mom in my life, without her I seriously don't know who or where I would be. We have had our differences and we are so different personality wise but she always seems to make me feel loved and fully supported. Every step I take she has been there ready to carry me, if need be.
Keep your friends and family close because you don't know how long you are going to be with them. When life seems too hard, step outside, get some air and remind yourself of who you are and who you want to be.
Even though it is still fresh in my mind, I haven't talked about it much but would like to give a little tribute to my Grandpa who passed away July 30, feels like just yesterday I walked into the studio room to find him with classical music on and him painting away. This is a video of his first watercolor introduction, he's a genius when it comes to art. I still can see his kind eyes and his hilarious comebacks, I'm so grateful and honored to be your granddaughter, you will be forever missed by so many. I know you're now helping me through my journey in this life--you are the Bird families guardian angel. We love you.
With all my love,
Rest in Peace Grandpa
Returned to his Heavenly Home Monday, July 30, 2012
