There was a scene in Blue Bloods recently that I just loved. Frank was going to speak at his granddaughter Nicky's college, a liberal arts college where the students had very little respect for him as the Police Commissioner. He came to speak, against the advice of his Chief of Staff, because he wanted to follow through on his word for Nicky's sake and be a good father figure in her life. Then he was harshly booed off the stage before he could get a full sentence in... Later, at their weekly Reagan family dinner (those are usually my favorite scenes), he was a little down and wondering if she was embarrassed by him, then Nicky asked if she could say something, and she read this quote -- (one I already knew and loved, mostly thanks to Brene Brown) -- and Frank teared up, which never happens... The dynamic of him worrying that he had embarrassed her and her wanting to make sure he knew that she was proud of his service and who he is -- it was just a really meaningful and moving scene!! This quote was the perfect choice for it:
In semi-related news, Tiffany and I saw a license tag that said "REAGAN" the other day, and she immediately said, "Oooh, Danny and Jamie!!" I was confused, definitely thinking of President Ronald, and initially thinking "Danny and Jamie" sounded like a couple, as Jamie tends to register as more of a girl's name in my mind (but doesn't seem girly at all on Jamie Reagan, who is amazing and my favorite character on the show!) Anyway, we laughed about that for a minute, and she said, "There are two kinds of people. Those who see that and think of the President, and those who go straight to Blue Bloods!" lol
One last Blue Bloods related thought: I laughed out loud when Frank said, "You're listening to me, Sergeant, but you're not hearing me.... Fix that!" (Tom Selleck frump face). =)
_____________Okay, moving on... Jace Michael's first basketball team pic - love it! =)
I got to see the Miss K and Jaceman for a tiny minute today. She was proud that she "won" this headband by doing a great job at dance! ❤ So much cuteness.
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I was sad to learn that John Mahoney (Martin Crane on Frasier) died this past weekend. =( One of my favorite characters on one of my all-time favorite shows!
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FB "On This Day" has informed me that 11 years ago yesterday, about a month after moving to Tulsa, was the day I tried out a new LifeGroup led by Chad and Angie, who were engaged at that time... I didn't know anyone there, and I could not have possibly predicted how much that little step would change my life and how those people would become a lifeline for me through some really hard seasons!! The close friends in my life today are all people I've met through LifeGroups and LifeGroup connections, and I'm so grateful for them! ...Me and Bobbi and Kristin branched off to start a singles group called Diving Deeper in 2008, and I'm currently in a women's group that began as a branch off from that one! I'm thankful for a strong community of friends, and so glad I took that scary step forward 11 years ago! ❤
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Changing subjects once again, Mom is doing well at the moment. She has gone back and forth today, getting chills and shaking from feeling cold even with lots of sweaters and blankets on... then sometimes too hot and feverish. Then just generally feeling weak and struggling to keep food down. The flu this year is especially rampant and brutal, so I'm thankful that she has actually had lots of sleep and restful moments, and I'm thankful to be here to help her when it gets miserable. Tonight is the first time she's been able to keep any food down, so hopefully that'll help her feel stronger. We all got to eat dinner and watch School of Rock together, which was nice. Thanks for your prayers, (and thanks to Chet for the good advice on taking care of a flu patient)! =)
Off to bed now. G'night!
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