Roots Run Deep

I have never been able to pass up a tree. They fascinate me. The more unique, the more they intrige me. I wanted to have this picture taken, not because I look so great but because I loved the roots. They made me stop and ponder on how far reaching the things we do in life can be. At first the roots are just little tiny fibres like hairs. As they grow and experience different seasons and enviromental changes they grow stronger, thicker, deeper and more far reaching. Isn't that how life is too? We start out in infancy just fledglings of what we will be come. As we experience life we grow strong, thicker, deeper and better able to drink of all that life has to offer us. If things get tough (a period of drought) we dig deeper for our sustanance. We are resiliant, tough, and can weather just about anything. Why? Because of all that we have experienced to bring us to this point in our lives. Yes, you hated your job, but it brought you to this point in your life. If you enjoyed it, then you might not have started on this adventure. What a sad thing that would be...now you can really spread your 'wings' and find what else is out there waiting for you. Unafraid you will press forward, pushing through the hard times (the dirt), searching for what will bring you lasting and daily happiness (water). It is going to be so great to watch you on this journey and to know that I can be part of it, if nothing else as your cheeleader, your mentor, your BFF. I love you and I am so excited. Speak

Deeply Rooted in Tradition

Speaking of roots... I am trying to strengthen some of my own right now. I am giving 'fertilizer' to a plant that has been growing for the past 57 years - ME! I am bonding with dad more so now. I don't think dad has a whole lot of years left on this earth and I want them to be happy ones. I have committed to him to pick him up every weekday after work and take him swimming. We went last night for the first time and he really seemed to enjoy the time spent doing it. He as you may have heard went back to work yesterday at Ace. I can't believe it! After working all day he said the hot tub felt oh so good. It is a way for me to try to get some of this dreaded weight off and a chance for him to relax and heal too. I am so happy we can do this together - do I have time for it? No, but it is well worth the sacrifice for both of us - roots, family, traditions all make us who we are - I miss you so much, can't wait for you to come over and spend a few days. Mom is really looking forward to her trip over. I am giving her a perm tomorrow and a little trim so that she can feel good about herself when she comes. I try, I try...LOL