Why I'm Crying

I've shed a lot tears lately for a variety of reasons (and sometimes without even knowing a reason).

Here are some of the reasons why:

BECAUSE this song and the story behind Paul Potts is SO beautiful. I don't follow American Idol or the British version. I first found the YouTube link on a friend of a friend's blog a couple weeks ago. I was SO touched and was in instant tears. GORGEOUS song! Amazing voice! Then again today when Oprah aired and played this clip. You HAVE TO take a moment to listen.




BECAUSE the Sylvan Learning Center commercials have such sappy music.


BECAUSE my friend has been dealt another dose of impossible & baffling news. How can life be so unfair? I don't know what to do or say. I just cry when I'm alone and hope the answer comes to me.


BECAUSE I'm so frustrated with parenting. Where is Super Nanny when you need her? I keep losing my cool. Who's the grown up around here anyway???


BECAUSE I decided to make homemade refried beans. Mincing that onion put my eyes in fits. Tears streamed and my eyes turned scarlet red.


BECAUSE someone in my family just miscarried & my heart hurts. It's one of the worst experiences for a mother to endure. I'm so sorry. I pray for you and yours every night.


BECAUSE I've grown apart from a good friend. I'm missing her. How did we let life get in the way? I liked it how it was.


BECAUSE the Spirit whispers to my heart. Three cheers for me. I finally finished watching all four sessions of General Conference. It only took me an extra month. We also had an inspiring Ward Conference this month. And this past weekend I attended a multi-stake women's conference where I heard the music of Katherine Nelson. She spoke about the rain and storms in our lives that make way for growth and help us appreciate the sunshine. Sister Julie B. Beck (General Relief Society President) also spoke. Her personal and candid nature put me at ease. She reminded me of the joy I desire to feel as I raise my family. I was inspired to set goals for my family and for myself. I felt empowered as I remembered my gifts and blessings. A day like that makes me miss being back at BYU and attending all those religion classes or sitting in a Zone Conference and being taught by President and his wife. Perhaps I need to try harder to return to Women's Conference or Education Week. I really enjoy learning.


BECAUSE my sister called and we are BOTH expecting BOYS!! I'm so excited! We've had babies around the same time before, but when I've had a boy she's had a girl. I look forward to sharing this experience with her.


BECAUSE I watch too many romantic comedies. I'm a sucker for the enchanting music and the happy endings. Did you know that I also cry when somebody wins on a game show? How ridiculous is that???

BECAUSE some days the constant pinching shooting down my right leg or the sharp pains in my round ligament muscles are just too much to take. Sometimes crying is the only outlet to the chronic pain. The two days following nursery my back aches despite the evening stretch routine and the hot pads. And, YES, I do have a fabulous maternity belt. I need a great massage. (For the record, my James & Jessica have been very sweet about rubbing my feet. Jessica has surprisingly strong hands & James works for gems, so it works well for me).


BECAUSE I can't sleep, but I'm SO exhausted. I'm a basket case in the wee hours when I should be a heroine in a delightful dream.


BECAUSE I was watching home movies of when my boys were babies. I love them SO much. I can't believe how grown up they are. They certainly were BUSY and sweet.

BECAUSE I feel so grateful for the friends and family I have. I'm overwhelmed with joy. I know I have been blessed (even though I acknowledge that I forget quite regularly).

BECAUSE my hormones are completely out of whack.

BECAUSE I don't know why. "Just Because"