It's been a great deal of time since my last post. Sorry about that. No excuses, other than busy life. I have had great things on my mind and pretty random topics, but no time to sit down and put it into words. Here are a few things I have learned recently (or known, but have been reinforced in my life lately)....
1. Parenting is HARD!!!
2. God loves us, no matter what!!!
3. Work is hard and not always rewarding.
4. Husbands are wonderful (almost all the time :)
Tyler is growing up so fast. He's playing the piano, reading, changing, right before my very eyes. I love him more than I ever could have imagined, but man oh man, he can be difficult! I know my parents are smiling right now because they CLAIM, that maybe I was difficult at times. I don't recall those times and besides, peception is reality right? I had to have been the most perfect child. Ok, maybe not perfect, but not difficult. It's so fascinating how personality, something that we don't generally think of as genetic, shows up in the most annoying ways. This kid is unbelievable. He's stubborn, strong-willed, outspoken, smart; I'm going as far as to say "gifted". Not trying to brag, but I've done my research and he's "textbook". As wonderful as this may sound, I see a lot of difficult days in my future. Lots of questions, comments, concerns, about things that shouldn't concern a 5 year old. He needs details about EVERYTHING!! He doesn't forget! He is and will continue to be blessed in so many ways. I look forward to each day, despite the hard times. It's well worth it and even though my parents are reading and thinking "pay back", I'll cherish each moment. :)
On to God loving me ;) I love music. Not the same way Travis loves music, but the way God has blessed me to understand, interpret and enjoy music. It speaks to me more than any other medium. If you want to inspire me, make me sad, happy, excited...play me a song with that intent and it is DONE!! I don't know how else to explain it. God continues to use gifted singers and songwriters to speak to me in ways that no one else could. There are too many songs to list right now that daily bless me. I hardly have enough time in the car on the way to work to listen to all of my favorites and listen to God share his vision for my day through music. I am blessed and thankful for the opportunity to experience music in a way that some can only dream of.
Work, the daily grind, the part of the day that seems to drag on and on and on. It's hard. It's a calling, a talent of sorts. I enjoy being a teacher. I enjoy working with high schoolers. I enjoy touching the future, but as with all things there are those days. I've seemed to have more of "those days" lately and less of the bright spots, but I know I'm doing the right thing. God expects us to be the best at whatever he calls us to do and right now, that is taking a LOT of work. I'm NOT the best math teacher, but I'm trying. I'm trying everyday to improve, to stay positive, to motivate the minds of tomorrow. It's a long road ahead.
Husbands: Well we all know everyone has an opinion on this topic :) This year will be 15 years of marriage for Travis and me. Can you believe it? 15 years! I'm not much older than that! LOL Anyway, Travis is my soul mate! God definitely made us for each other. Travis is amazing! I am so blessed and so proud to be his wife. He's remarkably successful at everything he touches so that means I'm not too bad either :) He's loved and respected in his profession and the man that God made for me! Of course it hasn't all been sunshine and roses....but true love is work and we work hard at it!
I hope that this has been an enjoyable read for you. It was fun to write and reflect. Remeber, everyone has their "stuff", so thank God you have yours and not someone elses. ;)
Yeah, I did make that up myself...hahahahah
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