I have been working on several projects lately, as well as trying to keep up with my longarm business. It seems that many days, I get up, have my coffee, and then work on whatever it is that I feel like working on for that day. Routine can sometimes lull us into such complacency that we lose motivation and focus. I was snapped back into a larger sense of thankfulness for my life recently when my husband had to have surgery to fuse vertebrae in his neck. As I sat in the hospital waiting for word, I couldn't help thinking of what my life would be without him. We will be married 26 years this summer. Even as I write this, the doorbell rang, and a girl brought me flowers for Mother's Day from this wonderful man :) Anyway, I realized that the routines of my life would be drastically changed if I didn't have him anymore. I would probably have to return full time to my teaching career in order to provide for myself. My empty nest would be even more empty. I felt a new sense of compassion for those who have lost a spouse and are now alone, and I prayed that I would not yet join their ranks. When the nurse called to tell me everything had gone well, I felt such relief and thankfulness!
Now, he is home and doing very well, but daily I am reminded of all the little things he does for me. I had to mow the yard this week! I had to carry out the trash, and drag the big container to the curb. I had to carry in all my groceries. My daily activities haven't changed, but I am grateful for that. It may be awhile before I take it all for granted!
