Well, as I have basically self-taught most of my computer skills, or discovered things by accident, it has been quite interesting to do this blog. I know I must seek employment in short measure doing something else, and worry that at 50 I may not have enough skills. However, what I lack in current knowledge, I can be taught. I would hope future employers would rather hire someone 'teachable than someone who doesn't think they have any more to learn in life.
Today it took me quite some time, but I did finally accomplish my goal to get a song list transferred to my blog page. Whoohooooo!!!! That is quite a feat for me. :) Took a while a few weeks back to set up my page with a pretty background. I got the pictures pretty quickly, but trying to manipulate page size, colors, etc., was a project for my persnickety self. HAHAHA. But- I did it!! I did not give up!
Being teachable in life is so important. We are never too old to learn, for the most part, and basically it just takes someone taking the time to explain something a time - or perhaps a few times- to learn it. That "old dog can't learn new tricks" saying is no more. Especially in this age of technology. One will definitely be left behind if they don't master certain skills- DVR, remotes, ATM machines, basic computer skills. Now you can barely even find a place that takes a paper employment application. Most require computer skills just to fill out the application, whether the job requires it or not.
So little Madison- though your mom and uncle are both relatively computer savvy, they lacked the tolerance (?) to teach me what they know. So..for the past years I have been 'teachable.' Their dad hates an ATM, a computer (though he has to hunt and peck for basic functions at his main job- he still hates it) , struggles with the remote at times, and, don't even think about him setting the DVR.
So, my little Madison, I hope you will be teachable, and I hope you remain teachable. Life is filled with teachable moments and some of the best ones come by surprise. Yes, figuring out how to put the music on the blog may sound so simple to someone else, but for me, it was an achievement and required my patience and perseverance. I choose to remain teachable.
God can use many moments in life to teach you a lot of things - about your world, about others, and about yourself.
Today marks the 5 weeks left mark before your arrival. Unless, of course, you decide to make your entrance earlier. We are all finding it hard to believe it has gone by this quickly, though I am certain there are/were days your mom felt like the days drug by. :) You will enter this world full of fresh perspective, awe, and wonder. Be careful what you choose to follow. Everything is not good out there- so be open but be careful. Teachable also means being able to discern what is good and what is right.
I walk by the picture of your ultrasound on my refrigerator - it is fairly early into your existence (March 31), but I look at it and see the promise of what you will look like upon your arrival. Your little nose, eyes, the shape of your head, your long fingers. Wow...it is marvelous what God can bring to fruition. To imagine what you will look like after five more months is exciting.
I have learned a lot of new things while your mommy has been pregnant. Things we did not know when we had our children years ago. Things that 'teachable' people have discovered, and learned in the past years. Ultrasound technology alone has come a long way. There are many new schools of thought (though not all are reasonable, and some, though well-intentioned-are not practical) about many aspects of having a child.
I have no doubt that some of our 'old school' ways will no doubt be a source of annoyance in due time, but parenting is often a huge learning curve and though many things will work for some, they may not work for others. Parenting is definitely full of teachable moments. Sometimes you experience the school of 'hard knocks' and other times you pass with flying colors. But...you have to remain teachable, or it will drive you mad. :)
So, as I spell check, edit, save, and post this blog, I think about all those teachable moments. I've come a long way. Oh..and I hope you enjoy the songs. :)
Love,
GMama
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