Thoughts for the Day

If you've ever seen the movie, "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," you'll know that it's about enduring friendships. It is also about a mother-daughter relationship and all of its ups & downs. I watched it recently, and have to admit that at moments in my life I could relate to both Vivi and Siddalee Walker...

On one hand, I feel like I'm "cracking up" like Vivi did when she was younger. The moment all of the kids were vomiting and had diarrhea and she stepped in the mess - I can almost relate to that only on a much smaller scale. On the other hand, there are issues in my life, from my childhood, that I am dealing with and I feel like I could write a book...

In one of the final moments of the film, a conversation takes place between Vivi & Sidda that just really speaks volumes to me about the relationship between a mother & daughter...

Vivi: I've been thinking about what I'd sayto you, should we ever speak again. I thought of all the mean things that'dmake you feel guilty. You know me. I take a problem and chew on it until all the flavor's gone... ...and then I stick it in my hair. And then it dawned on me.
All those years...
...that I prayed...
...that I begged on my handsand knees...
...for God to make me more, give me more...
...make me better...
...make me stronger...
...make me saner...
...make all my dreams come true...
I finally got an answer.
Sidda: What?
V: You.
Right there in one person,all I'd ever wanted to be or do.
And there you are.
You came right through me...
...and I never even realized.
I hate it when it's right in front ofyour face and you miss it. Don't you?
(minor conversation continues)
There's one more thing I want to ask.
Then you go dance until your socks melt.
Okay. But I want you to be totally honest.
S: Are you sure?
V: - Yes.
S:- Okay.
V: Do I look like I've gained weight?
S: No. Actually,I think you may be too thin.
V: God love you, darling.

Mini-Me-Queen-Bee

Claira, Daddy & Papa Joe
Sittin on the porch with Papa
Sun's just a tad too bright
Mmmm - reaping the rewards