Your Barometer / You Are Not

So I've been told by some people that I'm a bit of a nerd.  I use really dorky SAT words in normal conversation, I remember science facts that nobody needs to know, and I am really annoyed by bad grammar.  Let this nerd of a woman tell you what a barometer is.  It's an instrument that's used to detect changes in atmospheric pressure.  Among other things, a barometer can help predict the weather.  As the barometric pressure rises or falls, meteorologists can make short term determinations on what is going to happen with the weather.  As I was sitting outside this afternoon in the sun, I started to think about barometers.  No, not  because it was pouring this morning and then sunny this afternoon.  But because I caught a glimpse of the hair on my knee in the sunlight.....

For me, my arms and legs are my barometer.  They will tell you about changes that have happened lately in my life.  In order to know how life has been like, you just gotta look at my arm or leg stubble.  I shave both my arms and legs, and if you see noticeable prickle on my limbs you know that I have been either hectically crazy or I am really really down.  If haven't taken the time in the shower to shave in several days, then something is up.  Because I do NOT like being hairy.  Haha.  What is your barometer?  Is it your clothing choices, your makeup, or maybe your hair?  Does your house cleaning go down the tubes when you're running all over the place?  Do you take your kids to the store in their jammies if you've had a bad week??  It's ok sister, we've all been there, and we understand where you're at.  And even if we don't...we will soon enough.  Because even if life is smooth and easy now, it doesn't take a genius to realize that it won't be forever.  And when it gets hard we'll be right there, standing in your shoes.  

And, on the heels of that.  Because your barometer is all over the place sometimes, please remember that you are NOT.....

responsible for any one's feelings

old

at the end of your rope

too hard to handle

too heavy

a bad mother

a bad wife

a bad (anything)

a burden

out of control

lacking in anything
bad
ugly

You've got all you need for today, and that's all that counts.  And...you guessed it.  I have something I want you to watch and listen to.  Please please....click on this video and take a deep breath.  Listen to each of his words and hear them as if they're meant only for you.  Because they are.