The New Year started out at a very leisurely pace in our household. Slowly putting Christmas items away. Robert was up early off to the gym; then off to work.
Then came the phone call. "I'm coming home, I'm still on vacation." Yes, he had forgotten exactly how long his vacation was. He had the rest of the week off! Many times forgetting something is a bad thing - this time a reward of a few more days off.
It struck me as a vivid contrast of years past. When vacations were clearly marked on our calendar. We counted the days until they arrived. We aimed and held on for the time off. It took a few days to finally relax and enjoy the time off; I could sense when the end of vacation was coming by the change in mood. It was like I could see all the issues and problems coming and resting on his shoulders again. What a wonderful place in life we are now that vacations days and work days move seamlessly with no dread or distraction.
Life is good.....and now we have a few more days to enjoy!
2 comments:
Karen,
Nice post. As Robert and I often say, "The Grass is Greener." And yes, it still is.
I'm glad you are blogging. I'm trying to get in the habit with a more pastoral blog, blending my divided personalities of former abandoned blogs.
www.scottfurrow.com
Have a great day.
Scott
Thought is was about time to catch up on your blog! Hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas and New Years!!
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