near misses

I count my blessings on a daily basis. and never so much as this week. for my family. my friends. my health. for the love that surrounds me. my faith.

I made a big decision recently to leave my job. still working but on an 'on-call' basis. the ability to set a schedule on my terms - seems selfish - but ever so necessary as life gets busy. busier. fuller. fullest.

the group I volunteer with is losing its staff person. she is going onto a wonderful new career and we/I am so very happy for her. but heartbroken at her departure. not only is she an amazing employee. but she is a kind and lovely person. I will miss not seeing her on a regular basis.

that announcement prompted me to make the decision about my own job. it has been very difficult to juggle all that I want (need) to do in my personal and volunteer life working (even part-time). so now I can work when they need me. as my schedule permits. a win-win for all. she says. but I am sad. I will miss not seeing everyone on a regular basis.

my so-called retirement is a happy predicament. the hubs and I want to do more. go more. be more. and this allows us to plan. a little project near & dear to our hearts. trips to California. trips for absolutely no reason at all but that we want to go. together. I missed not being able to spontaneous on a regular basis.

a very dear friend was just diagnosed with cancer. my heart fell at the news. I so regret not spending more time with her before the news. I do not plan on letting any more time slip by unattended. I will not miss another minute. (ps she had surgery yesterday and all reports are positive. prayers please.)

it is funny. odd. incredible. (she says with a sigh.) how life changes at a moments notice. such a domino effect. change is good. life is good.

'I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.'