Ajoleblon...A Cajun Tale

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Lafayette, Louisiana, United States
This journal is a bunch of rants about nothing. Mostly lighthearted happenings in the life of a woman who is very simple and who wants for nothing but greatly appreciates whatever is given. You will find nothing profound here but hopefully something that will make you laugh and that's what I enjoy doing most. Being humorous. Fight all error, but do it with good humor, patience, kindness, and love. Harshness will damage your own soul and spoil the best cause.

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Being Proud

How could I not love such a sweet and silly little boy?

I’ve taken a few days vacation and was blessed with having my little one from Thanksgiving night until Sunday night. What a joy and blessing he is! Even as you are teaching them they are teaching you valuable lessons as well.

I was showing him how to spell his name and when he was successful and finally did it all by himself he was so pleased.

Looking up at me, with such joy in his being, he asked, "Nammy, are you proud of me?"

And, of course, I was indeed very proud of him and let him know without a doubt at how proud I was.

This small question set off within me a few thoughts of my own about being proud. Aren’t we all still that little kid inside looking for the praise and pride of someone? Do we forget that we thrive on someone being proud of who and what we are? Sometimes we forget that others in our lives need this affirmation that indeed they are worthy of our praise no matter how small or large the feat that which has been accomplished.

I have been so guilty of not letting the people in my life, past and present, know that I am so proud of them and who they are. I realize it has been a real fault of mine in family and romantic relationships. Perhaps, my not being proud of myself, did not allow me to easily relay to others my pride in them. As I become more prideful of myself, I realize that I may never get the opportunity to tell everyone who I’ve been proud of, but in the present moment, which is all we truly have, I will be more mindful of doing just that!

What about you? Is there someone in your life that needs praise?

This reminds me of a joke I always loved which now has a totally new meaning to me:

One night, an old married couple was watching TV, as they did every night, when the wife looked at her husband and said,

"I’m so proud of you!"

The husband who was hard of hearing replied,

"I’m so tired of you too!"

Sometimes we don’t hear as well as we should and maybe we need to learn how to read lips!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

lol, I know I am still that little kid.  Great entry.
Missy    

Anonymous said...

I have no problem heaping praise upon those I love.. it comes easy for me.  What I have a hard time with is praising myself, or having someone praise me.  I never feel worthy.  

Your grandson is precious!

Hugs
jackie

Anonymous said...

I get the feeling that, no matter what, your loved ones have no doubt that they are a source of pride to you, and that they are loved. Actions speak louder than words.

Jimmy

Anonymous said...

Sharlene, this was a fantastic entry.  We should all pause and reflect upon how we can praise or boost those who are most important to us!

PS (does that compliment count:)

Anonymous said...

What a wonderful, thought-provoking entry.  Thanks.

Anonymous said...

that is just one adorable little boy. this entry was so heart warming. hope you have a wonderful day.
Cindy

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the reminder!  I need to go praise a few people this week.  Linda

Anonymous said...

Nobody is ever proud of me.
:o(


Anonymous said...

My alerts aren't going off sorry!
Yep love the special way kids look when they accomplish thinks on their own!
Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

What a cute kid....lol...oh wait..he looks like mine...maybe that is Matthew...okay...yeah he is adorable...;o)

Brandi