A famous guy even older than me is still singing the old rock' n 'roll song of the same name and there is something to be said for it....satisfaction, I mean. For me it happens in the late afternoon when the sun is shining but thinking about setting, my girls are home and safe, dinner is figured out because it's a huge pot of soup that I made yesterday, the eggs are gathered, the house is warm and soon it will be time to sit together and relax. I am sure those old guys were writing about something else but there you go.
There is a lot to be said for wanting what you have rather than having what you want, a sentiment that our society does not give a great deal of airtime to; shopping makes the world go 'round apparently, especially at this time of year. The traffic is beyond frustrating, there are line-ups everywhere for everything and a sense of panic that seems to dominate the world out there. There is therefore a lot to be said for staying home, staying close and spending time instead of money. I don't mind how many times I lose when I play "Sorry" with my daughters, I am just happy to play. (Actually I have never won--- how does that make sense!?)
Our eldest is enjoying her life skills program and is now over ten months seizure free and we are still not able to explain this change. Explanation is impossible however and so unnecessary; life is good. Our youngest dislikes high school but works hard to get straight A's. Life is good. I am aware of how quickly this all could change. I am also satisfied that we are doing all we can to keep them both healthy: good food, regular exercise, lots of sleep, prayer and fun and of course for the oldest, her anti-epileptic meds. If we make it to February, there will be a party. In the meantime it's all good.
There is a lot to be said for wanting what you have rather than having what you want, a sentiment that our society does not give a great deal of airtime to; shopping makes the world go 'round apparently, especially at this time of year. The traffic is beyond frustrating, there are line-ups everywhere for everything and a sense of panic that seems to dominate the world out there. There is therefore a lot to be said for staying home, staying close and spending time instead of money. I don't mind how many times I lose when I play "Sorry" with my daughters, I am just happy to play. (Actually I have never won--- how does that make sense!?)
Our eldest is enjoying her life skills program and is now over ten months seizure free and we are still not able to explain this change. Explanation is impossible however and so unnecessary; life is good. Our youngest dislikes high school but works hard to get straight A's. Life is good. I am aware of how quickly this all could change. I am also satisfied that we are doing all we can to keep them both healthy: good food, regular exercise, lots of sleep, prayer and fun and of course for the oldest, her anti-epileptic meds. If we make it to February, there will be a party. In the meantime it's all good.
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