Okay. So maybe I will just post once per season.

I haven't been doing much writing lately, and that is when I can tell I have not been taking the time to be mindful and purposeful. It was a crazy, weird summer. The one flat of flowers I bought are still sitting in the flat on the back patio. That's just not me. But I am doing a little better...I had David bring the fall decoration box from storage, so we'll see if I can get them up before Christmas. Can't really write at work, so I'll try to pull it together later this week...Hang in there with me! :)

Really? It been almost six months since I wrote on this site? How does that happen? I just blink and another season is changing. I am conscious of wanting to live each day in the present, and try not to waste them on strife and nothingness. But looking back over a long stretch of time, I sometimes wonder if have been able to accomplish the things I want to accomplish...not in the worldly sense, but in growing in wisdom, and patience, peace, and self control. I have tried to be diligent to make sure I am honest about my emotions, not "stuffing" them, because I truly do feel a sense of peace about life in general. I remember one of my first posts had a similar theme...about being real. I think I'm doing okay.

I truly love my work. It is so completely stress free. That is such a new concept for me...my other work at least had the persistent potential to be an onslaught of adrenaline. Not so much here...although I have had to call a squad a couple of times. But, even though it is "retail health", I still feel like I have the opportunity to meet people where they are and try to be a blessing to their lives. It is not the little African mission I had in Columbus, but I have had more time here to BE with people, and to LISTEN to them, to encourage them, and lift them up. I have become convinced that you can minister ANYWHERE, as long as you commit to letting God work through you.

My children continue to live their lives in such beautiful ways...I feel more blessed than anyone could imagine. I like them. Thank you, God.

I'll try not to wait six more months...but who knows...