Yesterday I took 2 different opportunities to reflect on my life. First, during my lunch break at work, I walked over to the ISU campus & sat on a rock in the Quad & just remembered my life back then. College was FUN for me. I was carefree, and stupid at times, but it was a good time. I met Dwight there & fell in love. He proposed to me not far from where I sat yesterday. Nostalgia was in full force & a part of me longed to return to those days.

Then last night, I stole away from the kids while they were watching T.V. & I slipped into the backyard & jumped on our new trampoline & looked at the world around me & thought about where I am right now. I thought of all the wonderful things in my life right now & how thankful I am for where I am RIGHT NOW. I wouldn’t really go back to college if given the opportunity. I had a very peaceful feeling, just enjoying the moment I was in.

I am learning that there is pain & suffering all around us every day, but the challenge remains to enjoy the good moments while they’re here. If there’s one good thing about growing older, it’s that I hope I am also growing wiser with each year too!