Goodbye is never easy to say. One begins to ponder their own mortality, which is always frightening. Watching what my grandmother is going through and watching my mom try to deal with the pain of losing her mother is heart wrenching.
Being the eternal optimist that I am, I think back on the good times we had together; holidays, weekend sleepovers, the good southern breakfast. I’m also thinking about my own life and the path that it’s on.
I’ve often questioned whether I was on the right path, if my life was headed in the direction it was supposed to be. I don’t know that there is such a thing as a ‘right path’. I think life comes down to one simple question, Am I happy? 90% of the time yes. What, no one is perfect.
I enjoy my work, I enjoy my job, I enjoy writing this blog (I wish I had more time for it), I enjoy meeting all you wonderful people, I enjoy spending time with my family, I enjoy lazy Saturdays where I sit down and read an entire James Patterson book. I enjoy laughing with my friends and learning something new from my husband. I enjoy chasing the cat around the house and driving my car too fast on Hwy 25.
I don’t look back on my life with any sort of regret, sure there are things I’d change but who doesn’t have those wishes. I look forward to life and living it to the fullest, no moment wasted and no chance untaken. Comfort zone be damned.
Thus endeth my existential moment for this week.
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Very sweet post dear!
I’m glad you make time for posts like these, April. So sweet.
@HR Minion @Joan – Thank you, some things are easier to cope with if you write it down. That was bouncing around in my head all weekend. I felt better after posting it.
Good vibes and prayers coming your way as you deal with family challenge. I always love when bloggers show the “human” side. Knowing how much you appreciate life makes me respect you even more April. xoxo T
April-Thanks for a Personal touch in your post. Sending you (hugs) and Prayers from PA. I am sorry about your family challenge, Just know you have a amazing online family here for support. Call anytime, I am a great listener:-)
Shennee