Perspective

Currently, preparing for a lot of changes: ones that started long ago, ones that I haven't realized just yet, but particularly the ones I'm barely understanding. It's refreshing to look forward to a weekend of relaxing. Somehow, it feels like the rest of the world has passed my by this week. It's already Friday night and there's so much to DO. Yet, so little I really *should* be doing. Not carrying the self-imposed weight brings a great freedom. Power, love and a sound mind. My hope is in Him who gives me peace that surpasses all understanding. The biggest things I need to focus on, are exactly that - Big. Things I can't control. Things I long to know the endings of. Things that I simply have to release. Still terrified. Surrounded by love. Still hopeful. One day at a time. Stronger than yesterday. Still stronger tomorrow. And the trip to Ensenada: absolutely fabulous! The night before, I didn't want to go. While we were there, I didn't want to be there. Yet, when I heard the kids in the hall and when I saw their faces - I couldn't help, but LOVE being there! We set up craft booths and even had facepainting! I actually used the little Spanish I remember. They actually understood me! Even the kids responded to me in Spanish! What a thrill!!!! We enjoyed the show 3 times, including once in the middle of the city! Without the help of the kids, we wouldn't have been able to finish the lunchs or the gift bags in time! Moments like that totally empower and encourage me to live and thrive. What an honor.