Sunday, September 19, 2010

Every minute counts.....

My youngest woke up wonky today. Screaming instead of asking, screaming instead of anything really, screaming when he fell and bonked his head - that cry wolf syndrome thing. Really really frustrating start to a day.

But here I am, and as far as I know here I am for awhile. Thank you soooooo much for that whoever or whatever is in charge.

The worst I feel is tired or hungry. Thank you soooooo much for that whoever or whatever is in charge.

The most I have to worry about is if my kids are ok, my garden chores are done, my house is tidy enough, or if the animals are fed. Thank you soooooo much for that whoever or whatever is in charge.

I look out my window at the farm I love everyday while doing piles and piles of dishes or folding piles and piles of laundry (ok that's only every couple of weeks.....) Thank you soooooo much for that whoever or whatever is in charge.

I have a great husband and partner. We have great kids and a great life. Thank you soooooo much for that whoever or whatever is in charge.

A friend, not a close one, but someone I know has just been given the news that her breast cancer that she thought was cured has spread to her ovaries and lymph system.

Someone who never came close to deserving this, like anyone does.

Someone who has a wonderful husband, small son and a life.

Someone who is inspiring and kind.

Someone who is strong and good.

She didn't ask to but she has given me the gift of each and every minute of my day.

Life can be so short, don't waste it.

1 comment:

Alex said...

I can't tell you how much I agree with you on that. Luckily, I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by people that are constantly reminding me of the the things that are most important in life :-)

I noticed how you've posted a few times about sustainable farming and also I've seen how much kinder you are to your animals than a lot of other big businesses (e.g. McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, ect). I just really like your blog and I was wondering if you you might like to check out mine:

http://idealcharity.blogspot.com/

And, (if you like it), I'd really appreciate it with all of my heart if you became a follower.

Thanks so much!

Alex