Happy Thanksgiving

Our Thanksgiving week was quiet and uneventful.  Quiet was just what I needed as life is crazy as ever now that the Christmas season is underway.  I can't believe how busy I am and will be at school and at home to boot.

I realize that I have much to be thankful for.  I am so thankful that I have my family and friends.  When I get too hard on myself, they are there to pick me up and remind me that I am loved.  They love me even when I feel unlovable.

Our sweet Beagle, Penny had a scare this week.  She may not be totally out of the woods just yet.  She appears to have bruising over her entire right side. The vet said that she has fluid on her right lung and even some hemorrhaging behind her right eye.  I fear that she has a clotting condition, but the meds the vet prescribed appear to be working for now.

Today, I have thought a lot about my dad.  He would have been 66 years old today. That still seems young to me.  There are times I miss him so much.  We didn't talk much, but I always knew he was there.  Now I wish we had talked more or perhaps that we would have listened more to each other.  There is a space in my life that he used to fill.  Now that space is just empty. There is simply nothing there and nobody can fill it.  It makes me wonder if my own children will feel the same when I am gone.  I miss so many these days.  Tom's parents, Granny, Michelle, Daddy....  So many spaces in my life now.

On a brighter note, Tom and Becca both have auditions for a community production of "Fiddler on the Roof".  I know they would both appreciate prayers for them.

TTFN

Seasons

Fall has come.  Today we have our first real cold, dreary day.  The good thing about where we live is that I know this will pass.  Tomorrow will be sunny and warmer.  I actually like days like today.  I like to sleep a bit later and spend quality time with the family.

I was so proud of Laura last night as she had a role in The Crucible.  It was such a heavy production and not very upbeat, but the kids did an excellent job.  It made me think about how rumors are started.  Perhaps, today, people don't get killed because of what someone says to be true, but I think we can sure start rumors that can kill another's spirit.  I loved the ending where John Proctor refused to have his name nailed to the church. He said "this is the only name I will ever have". He protected his name for the sake of his family.  Like I said, heavy, but well done.

We are heading into our last week before a much needed week off for Thanksgiving.  Things at school remain hectic and tough, so I remain hectic and tough too.  My orchestras will play in public, for the first time on Thursday night.  I am so proud of their hard work.  I got an email from the mother that got my blood pressure up during conferences.  She was nice to me and thanked me for all that I am doing for her son. I smile because I have been praying for her and her family. I know it's not always all about me.

My head is reeling, thinking about some upcoming changes in our lives. Laura is about to be a Senior. More and more I see our life changing.  A season is coming to an end and I think I see another on the horizon.  God keeps telling me, "have faith".  Change is hard for me, yet it is inevitable.  I am keeping my options and my life open to wherever God is leading me and leading us.  Keep us in your prayers.

TTFN