Live a Meaningful Life

Since I have spent a whole year now in the 40's I have learned a few things. First off, let me be clear. I love my life. I love our circumstances. I would NEVER wish to be younger. But having said that, here are some things I have learned not to do and some things I have learned that no one seemed to have told me: A few months ago we were going somewhere in Johnny's truck. For some reason I pulled the visor down and glanced in the mirror. Shocker...lines were everywhere. I thought the kids must have marked all over me with a pencil without my knowledge somehow. Seriously, I knew I had a couple of forehead lines and small crow's feet. BUT the things I saw in that mirror! Whew! Lesson learned--quit using natural lighting. I all of a sudden appreciated the dim lighting in my camper bathroom! I am glad that Johnny has poor eyesight, even with contacts! So here, a picture that doesn't show all of that! This past Friday, we spent the day at Lake Winnepesaukah (amu...

It has been a minute since my last post. So, let's catch up! Johnny and I celebrated year #22 of marriage a little over a week ago. We don't have one of those "it's been a rough ride" stories, because the truth is, it hasn't been. I have often kept from saying that because I felt guilty. Partly because I hear people all the time talking about how tough marriage is, and they say things like "If someone tells you it is not, they are lying." I always hated to say, "Well, we have liked it and it hasn't been that tough." So there, I have said it. I understand that not everyone's story is the same, but it seems like you are only allowed to tell your story if it has lots of struggles. Our circumstances have thrown us challenges over the years but our relationship has been a source of strength and rest. Our marriage has truly been a gift. Does Johnny irritate me sometimes? HECK yes. Do I irritate him? Of course. But at the end of the day, I...