Lets be clear, I am still in the journey of finding spiritual peace. There is still some turmoil between my head and my heart about who I owe my existence to. However, I am midst summer vacation with my kids and husband and realize that life, no matter who or where it originated, has much more value than a normal person in our era realizes. Was there ever a time in history when people just ' lived ' ? When did we all get so enthrawled in appearances, riches, and status?
I don't know the answer because as long as I have been able to formulate a thought my surroundings and contemporaries have instilled in me a need and desire to prosper, not in spiritual richness but in material possessions and earthly matters.
My kids are 9, and twins age 4. I must admit that for the past four years, my life has been quite exciting and so busy that I have not stopped to contemplate the beauty in my kids. I've had two full weeks with them during our vacation. We have taken walks on the beach, watched movies together, made cupcakes together, and most importantly talk, just talk.
I have met my kids for the second time. The first time was when they were born, no words, just sounds were exchanged on their part. This time, they shared their feelings, their love and affection. I truly have three wonderful boys! Oh yeah, and one awesome husband!
I believe our Nation needs time to de-stress and meet one another again, in a slow paced, no phones, no computer, no ipod, no blackberry way. To tell you the truth i thought i would never survive two weeks with the boys, but I'm glad i took the plunge. Now, instead of worrying about how I was going to keep them busy and out of my hair, I'm sad, that we only have two more weeks left in our beach vacation.
Rest asure, we will continue to talk, just talk
