Temporary Home

Like many of my friends in the Northeast, this is what I woke up to.  It was 29 degrees and windy in Oville this morning.  Sun shining, another beautiful day.  Walked around the Federal Flats loop this morning, about 4 miles.  The roads were basically bare although there were a few treacherous shady spots.  I am more cautious as I get older, my bones are weaker, arthritis kicking in, so I tend to watch where my feet are landing more than I used to.  If I could come back in life as anyone, I would choose my husband, Rick.  I have never met anyone who enjoys life more than him.  There was no doubt in my mind that he would ski today.  We live 8 miles from Gore Mt. and this is the last week of operation, Easter being the last day.  Rick has skied over 100 days this season, crazy, right?  He is living his dream.  He finds good in every day and every person (sometimes to a fault).  I thought about him while walking today.  The battery on my camera died, so I didn't get as many pictures as I wanted, but, it gave me the opportunity to reflect.  I am so focused on my next step that I wasn't enjoying the life around me.  How many of us do that?  I can talk myself out of a walk quicker than anything.  You probably think, it's easy for her to say, she's retired and doesn't have any worries or responsibilities.  I worry.....still have bills to pay, will we have enough money to live on, concerns for family, health issues......   But, I guess what I'm talking about is finding that good in every day, looking up and enjoying the life I have.  Whatever you are doing today, I hope you find good in your day.  Enjoy this temporary home we have been given.