Free to Fly: Archive Tag! Who's Next?

Hi, Ya'll! Missed you!

I am sooooo sorry to have been away so long!

All I can say is I am surrounded by high-maintenance men ,

and it has left no time or mental capacity to blog!

It will take me a few days to get back on track completely.

I hope you all will bear with me!

In the meantime my dear bloggy friend,

Leslie at Do You Weary Like I Do? has tagged me, with the Archive Meme.

I am really gateful for this (Thanks, Leslie! :))

because it gives me a chance to bring out some old stuff,

and stuff that isn't old, but I just like it!

So, here is my list, in the order that Leslie says the game is played:

1) Family - The Guys, 2) Friends - The Power of Fellowship,

3) Something about me - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly,

4) Something I love, Butterflies and Romance!

5) Anything - Love is All You Need!

I hope you enjoy these!

And now I am supposed to tag 5 people.

Enjoy! !

1) Renee' at 2 Peas in a Pod, 2) Nicki at Three Girly Girlz, 3) Tiffany at Southern Sass, 4) Carole at Fractured Thoughts, 5)Karen at Surviving Motherhood

What Does it Mean Anyway? "Free to Fly"...

Well, it's like this: Here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Free: a : having the legal and political rights of a citizen b : enjoying civil and political liberty c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination d : enjoying personal freedom : not subject to the control or domination of another2 a : not determined by anything beyond its own nature or being : choosing or capable of choosing for itself...having a scope not restricted by qualification 7 a : not obstructed, restricted, or impeded ...Now, here are some of the Webster's Dictionary definitions of Fly:1 a : to move in or pass through the air with wings b : to move through the air or before the wind or through outer space c : to float, wave, or soar in the air ... a : to take flight ...6 : to work successfully ...Examples which apply from Websters: fly high : to be elated - fly in the face of or fly in the teeth of : to stand or act forthrightly or brazenly in defiance or contradiction of

What does this mean in my life? This means that in life we are meant to be free. While historically mankind has not always enjoyed the opportunity to fully appreciate what that means, we are so indescribably fortunate as to live in a time of the greatest spiritual, physical, financial and political freedom ever known. Freedom doesn't come cheap, nor does it come easy. But the best things in life don't come that way do they? As I write this I am struck by how this sounds like a political statement, and for me this is much more of a spiritual thing, but, same goes for that (political that is). Freedom doesn't come easy. And it's worth whatever fight you have to make to overcome in your life in order to live a life that succeeds. Now the questions is - what is success for you? What is your standard? In my mind what is needed is a definite target - because you can't hit and maintain a moving target. A stable, rock-solid, anchor with no variable, yet multi-faceted. Something pure, just and worthy. If you look at any web page of news you can see that our society is certainly lacking in this area. What a great time to live as a rebel! Nowadays to be a rebel, all you have to do is be willing to engage in the battle of life, while anchored to Christ!

10 comments:

luvmy4sons said...: Thanks for particpating dear friend! Loved all your choices!; January 26, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Denise said...: Hey there, glad you are back.; January 26, 2008 at 7:32 PM
Karen Hossink said...: I enjoyed reading your archives...and I will do my best to participate this week!; January 26, 2008 at 7:34 PM
Joyful Days said...: Guess who!! I tagged you for a different one. Play only if you want to.

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Julie; January 27, 2008 at 12:23 AM
ThreeGirlyGirls said...: Hey! i'm trying to do this over on my blog but HOW ON EARTH do you do that thing where the word leads to the link????; January 27, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Renee said...: Thanks for the tag! I'll get mine up later today or Monday.; January 27, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Masked Rabbit said...: Hey Maria, surprise surprise, here's another tag for another meme, 6 things!

Thanks again for your emails, you blessed me so much!; January 27, 2008 at 10:24 AM
Sharon Brumfield said...: Don't you just love tags???
I just did this a few days ago.
I enjoyed reading some from your past.; January 27, 2008 at 4:15 PM
She Rose Up said...: Leslie, thank YOU for tagging me! It was FUN! I love being able to bring out old stuff! Thanks again!

Denise! Hey there! Thanks! It's good to be back! I am WAY FAR behind! But, I will get caught up during tomorrow morning! Good Lord willin' & the creek don't rise! :)

Karen, thanks very much! Hey, no pressure! Take your time! Enjoy!

Julie! What?! I'm it? LOL! Alrighty! I promise to play! Probably be tomorrow! Thank you!

Hey, Nicki! I saw that you were running short on time...no worries! All in good time. This is just all for fun anyway! Enjoy your Sunday with your family!

Renee', cool! Enjoy! & Thanks again! I will post on that this week!

Bunny Girl, You are SO welcome! I was tickled to get your e-mail! Isn't God just the BEST?! Hey, thanks for tagging me! I will pop over & see what that's all about!

Happy Monday to you, I reckon?

Sharon, yes, they are! It's a great way to get to know each other better... & thanks!

Happy, Happy Sunday, Ya'll!
God bless you & keep you this week!
Maria; January 27, 2008 at 5:20 PM
Renee said...: It took me a little longer than I thought but I have my post up. Hope you're having a good week!; January 31, 2008 at 7:23 PM