Lately, I have been really taking advantage of opportunities and trying to have a little more fun. After taking what seemed like a year long hiatus from making little moments count, I have really enjoyed stepping back, looking around, not letting moments or memories escape my grasp and really counting our blessings. We have been able to take more time to go and do, and it has been wonderful! Good things come to us when we are making good choices, it seems simple but it is something that is so true. That's not to say that life is free of trials and struggles, but somehow when we are doing good things and making good choices, life is happier and we are more satisfied.
A few weeks ago we sat down together and made a "bucket list" of sorts, stating clearly the things that we wanted to go and do together this year. It doesn't seem like it would make a big difference, but just having them written down and penciled in gives us something to look forward to, and keeps us going. I always thought that I would be happier staying at home and being a domestic diva, but returning to work has been a reminder to me of how much I need other people around me, and how easily I get off task, when left to my own "To Do Lists". I really enjoy working with the children, and the staff there are so wonderful and supportive.
Heavenly Father knew just what I needed. I need to trust in that more, especially, when it comes to the whole "having a family someday" issue. He knows Kevin and I both personally, and knew our personalities and goals in life would fit together just right. And although we've had a couple of hard years, our relationship couldn't be better. Things seem to finally be turning around for us, and I couldn't be more pleased.
For example, just this week after having returned from looking at an older truck that was for sale in a neighboring town, and discussing whether it would be a viable second vehicle for us, I was scrolling through the cars/ trucks section on Craigslist when I saw a smaller car listed for a little under $200. It didn't take long for Kevin to pick up the phone and call about it, and since it was just a few neighborhoods away we were on our way in minutes, and decided that although a truck was the desire of Kevin's heart, perhaps this was the plan B, that in the long run would be a better option seeing that it's only a 4 cylinder and would fit our needs as Kevin enters school in the fall better. So we bought it, towed it home, and just last evening spent about 3 hours getting it all spiffed up and smelling better ( it had been smoked in ). It was so fun to watch the transformation from an unloved banged up little car, to tidy and looked after. And what made it even more fun was watching my husbands face light up, when he got a part from the wrecking yard and got it running, and chuckling to myself as he lay in the back seat ( or at least where the seats had been ) with his head and shoulders poking into the trunk, fixing the tail light and working as a team to get the trunk open again. Sorry guys, the camera needs charged or I would have pictures to share.
I guess basically, just to wrap all my thoughts up, I just wanted to re-iterate there is joy in the journey and I am thankful to be able to see that and take note of the little things that make life more fun, more fulfilling, and simply satisfying.
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