Hello, Old Friend

Somewhere, amid the soccer games, homework, trip to NC, stomach flu, apple pie-making and general busyness of life, I've neglected an old friend. Several, actually. While most of these relationships can be repaired with a simple phone call (which I plan to make shortly), there is one that requires me to sit down and string dozens of words together in some kind of coherent fashion; and over the past few months this daunting demand, I regretfully acknowledge, has resulted in communication that can be called scattered, at best. But the fact is . . . I miss you, dear Blog.

I never saw it coming. I've not had September and October knock the wind out of me - completely kick my hiney is more like it! - the way they have this year. And ironically, during this most busy, stressful time, I fizzled out on 2 of the best stress-relievers I've ever had: running and blogging.

I'm presently re-grouping, re-evaluating and trying to de-clutter our lives. I haven't figured it out yet, that delicate balance between the good and the best; between ministry and family; between what is wonderful and fun, and what is just a little bit too much. When I do figure it out, you'll be the first to know; but I have a suspicion that every human being joins this complicated dance early on, and very few ever really find complete resolution.

So, to my dear friend of nearly 5 years, all I can say is . . . I'll try not to let this happen again. The allure of Facebook and the chaos of life will not diminish my resolve! Already I've begun to spend more time with my Savior - a refreshing cup of water to a dried-up soul! And this mom is on a mission to simplify life, beginning with the holidays. We'll see how that goes . . .