NPR recently conducted an interview with a prominent political figure stepping down from office. When asked what she planned to do now, the answer was "spend time with my family." I realized that this is often the answer to these types of questions and I was a little sad.
Why is "spend time with family" the back-up, when-there's-nothing-else-to-do, thing to do? I don't like that tendency of this culture I live in. I'm not going to catch that ball.
All that to say- hello again, and thank you for your patience with the silence, and for understanding that no matter how busy I am, family is not the when-I-have-nothing-else-to-do in my life (which means that when deciding between spending a few rare moments with my hubby or writing a quick note for the blogosphere, there is simply no decision to make- Jake wins). I am so very thankful that my time is beginning to breathe again though; thankful to talk on the phone with Linnie and not be quite so distracted by the lists in my mind. To have a meal or two with Jake in person, not via the soup he made for me to bring to work or school. And heading into the final days of advent, I'm thankful to listen to Christmas music and take in the white lights on the tree with a clearer head.
What a blessing mental space is.
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