Savoring the Moments

Only a few precious hours of being unfettered... soon I will return to the demands and responsibilities that mold my days as well as my nights.  Don't get me wrong, I am not upset or dispondent. It is those exact same things that give me purpose, joy, focus and provide the opportunity to grow beyond my own selfish and self-centered nature.  I am so blessed to have a wonderful husband who I actually like, respect and admire and who loves me more than anyone ever could, children that are healthy, fun and funny, a home that is safe and warm, a car that not only works but is dependable and comfortable, a budding business that is fun and fulfilling, a hobby that keeps me in shape and connected with people, not to mention all the friends that love me and lean on me from time to time and who, in turn, I can lean on, too.  My blessings are too numerous to count.  However, it has been refreshing to step away for just a couple of days and have only myself to tend to.  I have been able to start things when I wanted to and keep at them until I wanted to stop.  I have been able to think whole thoughts without getting distracted and have had the opportunity to gain a bit of perspective on my life.  I have enjoyed a bit of the city life and catch up with a friend whose time I really enjoy.  It's been a happy way to start the new year.  This year I hope to simplify my home life, spend more quality (and quantity) time with the members of my family, lose 30 more pounds, read through the bible once, scrapbook and document our family history more faithfully and get all my old pictures organized, blog more regularly, and try to get (and keep) my home more organized.  Wish me luck!