Friday, November 13, 2009

the beginning


I have always wanted to blog but never realized how simple it was until today, so here goes. I was thinking this morning, as Thanksgiving is drawing near, about the things in my life that have truly blessed me. My family of course is the main thing. It is difficult for me to wrap my head around the fact that Emily is 17 and will be graduating and starting her own life in the Army, far away from me. She has accomplished so many things in her short life already. Her musical talents never cease to amaze me, her perserverence in tasks that she takes on, and the way she is just so warm to everyone she meets. I cannot imagine my life with her gone, but that is pretty selfish of me, isn't it? And Christopher, his sooooo laid back personality, how he rarely gets mad at anyone, he has the most even temperament of any teenager I know. He has such an ability to make me laugh, even when I am in my worst of moods! He's the kind of kid you just want to protect from the cruel part of the world, so as not to break his gentle and happy spirit. I am thankful I have a few more years of him being at home.
And then I look at Chris and I. Together for 28 years, married for 21 of them. Who would have thought high school sweethearts could still be together in this day and age, when divorce is so commonplace. I am so thankful for the work we put into our marriage. Difficult at times, yes, but well worth the effort. We have changed together, and for that, we are so fortunate.
And lastly, I am so thankful for my decision to make a move in my career. I could not be happier with my new job. Although I loved hospital nursing, I did not even like what goes on around hospital
nursing. Way too many politics and policing.I dont think I could be happier doing what I am doing now. I feel better physically and emotionally, and that alone speaks volumes to me about my big move. I am going to go enjoy the sunny fall day now in Vermont.