Whats normal?
Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 08:22PM Finally I am back on US soil and I am SO excited!!! I am actually going to be on the same time zone for 10 days!!! Whoohoo. I am looking forward to catching up on sleep and relaxing. I feel like I am about to get back to normal!
It's been an interesting few days, I headed to Spain to attend Nan's funeral which was lovely and I think she would have liked what was organized. It was a huge revelation for me being in Spain. It made me realize that some decisions I had made over the last few years where right and also it made me see my family in a whole new light.
Kev and I flew our separate ways today he flew to the UK to sort out our house there and I flew in to JFK and headed to Easton ready for my shows this week. I am so glad things are getting back to normal in life, but really I have to ask myself is my life normal... and really what is 'normal'.
We all have different lives and different things that we consider to be normal. And staying positive about our life no matter what happens is important. Remember we reap what we sow, and like attracts like. So to me having my normal life, is having a positive life and enjoying what is given, the good and the bad, because it teaches us so much and the small things can change us in so many ways and help us heal.
Have a great day
Lots of love
Lisa xx
Reader Comments (31)
Nice to hear your Nans funeral was lovely.
I'm happy for you that you can finally have a little "normality" in your life atm. I couldn't imagine having a hectic schedule like you do! You certainly have a talent for living life to the max & sharing your life & experiences with millions!!!
Thank you- we all appreciate everything you do for us. xxx
This day and age it certainly is difficult to define "Normal".
Hope you get the chance to kick back and relax before your next shows.
Hiya Lisa,
after reading your post it reminded me how all our lives can suddenly take a new path and run at full steam ahead for what can seem like ages. Happy to hear you are finding time to relax before you pick up speed again! Remember to find YOU time to re-energise. Busy lady, busy Mum, busy friend, busy bee :)
Wishing you Peace and Prosperity....
Hi Lisa
Soooooooo happy that you are finally home and can settle down again and try and get some relaxtion.it was to great to hear that your Nans funeral went well and that your revelation came true.
There is a saying which is also true "Abscence makes the heart grow fonder" and I am sure that seeing your family in Spain it worked both ways.
I found a poem for you and others to read in this thread and it may help you and others.It was written by David Harris called .................
A Normality
Sometimes we experience
monumental change
within our daily lives.
A change so dramatic
that it shakes us to our very core.
We stand and ponder,
wondering what we can do,
but at the back of our mind,
we know we have to make it through.
Not only for ourselves,
but for others who depend on us.
If we give up,
then everything is lost.
By nature we are fighters,
some stronger that others.
We struggle forward
in the face of adversity
and soon that monumental change
becomes just a normality.
God bless you Lisa and your family and may Kev soon be home with you and Charlie!!!
(((((((( Hugs)))))))))))
Maureen1954
Hi Lisa,
A nice send off as you had with your Nan is often a part of the healing process. You are so right in what you say ..
"We all have different lives and different things that we consider to be normal. And staying POSITIVE about our life no matter what happens is important. Remember we reap what we sow, and like attracts like."
I think we all can relate to that in some way or situation within our lives and reading it today, actually helped me stay on the positive side. Thanks for that!!!
Take care, stay happy and strong and all the best for your Easton Shows!
Great blog Lisa and so true, so true...'normal' is what you want it to be...what you want to surround yourself with...
I am glad you all had a nice time together and I bet your Nan was soaking it all up from the other side...
Nice to be home !!! Hope you get some 'sleep-ins' and enjoy your next round of shows !!!
Love and hugz xx
Hi Lisa,
Pleased that you had a chance to get some family time even thow it was bought on by the passing on your Nan.
I think its nice to go home sometimes just to remeind us on how far we have come since the days of been home. I think after going home to see my family I always realise on how much and far I have come over the back 15 years or so.
Reading you last blog made me reminded me that I need to maybe take some my time and concentrate on my life a little more and get it back in line a litte more then concentrating on help others so much.
I thank you for you and the POSITIVE effect you have on others. I find myself looking forward every couple days to signing in just to see your blogs and hearing about you interesting live. Thank you Lisa.
Love to you. Kev and Charlie
Leeanne XXX
Hi Lisa,
So happy to hear that things went well. These family gathering for such emotional reasons can be so difficult, but it sounds like it was beautiful and enlightening as well.
Hope you have enough time to rest before you begin your next set of events. Take good care of yourself and have peace in your life.
With love and admiration,
Cheryl
Hi Lisa and Family...
Glad to hear your nan's funeral was nice for her..It's great you're in good spirits and ready to get back to 'Normality" thats "Normal for you..lol
Miss you already, but happy to know you're feeling positive...then finally, it's back to sleep again in your own bed, i imagine??? Ahhhh..That's better..snzzzz.....Love Stace
Amen!....Welcome home, Lisa!...we missed you......peace....deb t/illinois
Hey Lisa,
Welcome back! I am glad your Nan's funeral went well and turned out to be a nice send off. You must feel like you are in the 'Twilight Zone'. I can't even imagine with all the time zone changes how you can even keep track...LOL. Hopefully, you can catch up now.
JFK airport is about 25 minutes away from my house. So I almost pulled off a quick one and thought maybe I can get tickets to the show in Easton PA tonight and skip out of work. However, I am on 24 hour call and we are critical mode with all these virus and intrusion attempts on our network. Karen cannot take off of work either. Darn, there are two tickets available in Orchestra... :(. Will have to catch you next time. Being a responsible adult really does rot. LOL
Wishing you an awesome show! I know it will be great.
Lots of hugs,
DS
Hi my love, I am so glad that your nans funeral went great! It sounded like you really enjoyed your time with your family. Wow you are going to be away for a while yet before returning home to Charlie and the critters! Hopefully while you are on the east coast you can find some relaxing time before your next round of shows begin. Can't wait to see you in Buffalo on Tuesday!
My love always
Mary
Glad you are back in the US safely! Looking forward to our evening w/you in Easton! Cant wait!
I think "normal" is a dangerous word..."conventional" is probably more appropriate. I think many people who hide behind Christianity like to define what is "normal" to make themselves feel secure and less fearful of life. In another vein, I think you're experiencing the relief of a final outcome or resolution in the case of your Nan's demise...something that was expected for quite awhile. I keep wondering if you felt her presence at the funeral? As I said, I think your feeling of life returning to what is normal for you (or a sense of balance) is related to the resolution of your Nan's situation. All the best to you, Kev, and Charlie.
Lisa, Ditto on all of the above, and may i thank you for this wonderful site? Instead of reading the morning paper I head for the computer. It's so much more uplifting here...lol
Welcome back sweet lady.
Lisa you are such a jetsetter!!! Anyway glad that the funeral was nicely organised. It sounds like you are pleased you made the journey. Please book in some down time at some stage soon...you have been so busy. Hope your shows this week are good.
Hope Kevin's time in the UK goes well....i know its hard owning a home in a different country...we sold ours in the UK, 4 years after we moved over here, emotionally for me it was good to cut those strings.
Hope Charlie is okay too...and those pups!
love and hugs xx
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and always. Welcome back to the states!
Hey Lisa. Im new to the site and just wanted to thank you and congratulate you in such an amazing site, and a wonderful show. You are totally inspirational and im so glad to be part of your world!
So sorry that you have had a sad time, but i am sure you are feeling positive energy from your nan.
Loads of love and a huge hug
Kylie_Girl xxx
Hi Lisa!!! I'm glad the decision you made turned out to be the right one......we're always hoping we're making the right decisions, and although sometimes we don't..........we hopefully learn from those decisions. But, deciding whether we're normal or abnormal is something I can understand. I believe we all consider to be mostly normal with a touch of abnormality. LOL I think people sometimes feel bad of those who have disabilities or those who are different from them. But what people don't understand is that people with disabilities or those who are different: are usually those who may be considered abnormal. They may look different but they are still like us because they don't know a life any different. It's just a part of them, so it's normal for them know that this is who they are and live their life the best they can even if others consider them to be abnormal or different. And this can be applied to almost anything, for example I have many freckles on my face..........of course I know their there on my face but when I look in the mirror I just see me, not the hundreds of freckles on my face. Becuse the freckles are just a part of me, and I guess in a sense I'm looking beyond the freckles even though they are still there. And I love having them and I don't know life without them. Anywho, I enjoyed your blog today and I'm glad you and Kev got to where you needed to go!!!! Have a great show tonight!!!! Much Love to you and everyone <3 <3 <3
Hey Lovely Lisa,
Glad you are back. Thank you for the enlightening light "blog" thoughts you wrote to share for and with us.
hugs...have a wonderful Sunday.
ooo
Glad your time in Spain went nicely.
Thanks for reminding us to hold on to the positive in life.
I came to the idea that there is no normal, since it's all so relative.
We all have bits a pieces of normal'ness in our lives and we have to appreciate when life is going good.
Hope you have a nice week :) xx
Welcome Back Lisa!
We have missed you.
I would love to have a "spark" of your energy!
Nice to hear Nan's celebration of life turned out well.
I know you have been told by so many, that you have changed their life.
I am one of those people. Our Family here is the sparkle in my life.
We have so many incredible people here, ALL because of you.
Thank you for sharing you gift with us.
Thank you to Charlie and Kev for sharing you with us.
:) :) :)
That is so right Lisa. Enjoy your life! :)
Hi Lisa,
You must be so thrilled to be back home and with Charlie. I don't know how you keep going without dropping to the ground! You certainly are amazing - "wonderwoman"! :)
How did Charlie's birthday celebrating go, while you were away? Are you planning on selling your house in the UK? Where did you live over there?
I'm glad all went well for Nan's funeral. Funerals can bring out the best (and sometimes the worst!) in families. Can you tell me, is it true that 99% of deceased people attend their own funeral? I read that in the book "When Ghosts Speak", by the lady who writes for the Ghost Whisperer TV show. (Cant think of her name).
Enjoy your upcoming shows! And tell those spirits to let you relax for 5 mins!
Take care
Deb R :D
I just wanted to let you know I just got back from your show in Easton Pa. I went with my 2 friends and we really enjoyed it. The 2 ladies Veronica and Linda were funny and had everyone in stitches. I am looking forward for you to come to Easton again..