This was the view yesterday outside my family room in the back of our house. We have a beautiful, large window that allows us this view. Today is even lovelier, as the sun is shining with a bright blue sky. A deer just came really close to the house and then ran into the woods. It was absolutely beautiful. It IS beautiful. I allowed myself to feel joy that I had been present in that very moment.
I write this, because not all moments are lovely. My job has some really hard moments, and because I am on the front line with humans, it can be challenging. And I can't even pay attention to what is happening in our country right now. It is just entirely too much. I find the future terrifying at the moment.
Andrew and I have begun to discuss his retirement. He only has to teach another five years, although he says he will go longer. Health care is our biggest concern. We've talked about where we'll retire, although we are at least a decade from having that conversation, I suspect.
I've been sick lately, and been spending a lot of time just sitting. It has allowed me the opportunity to notice how wonderful and beautiful nature can be around us. For right now, I'm recognizing how lovely this moment in time is.
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