This morning, I woke up at 4:13am (to be exact), and was unable to go back to sleep. At first, I was angry that I was awake and couldn't go back to sleep. Then... I started thinking (which can be a scary thing at times). I began by planning out my day at the office, and thinking about my job. Then, i started thinking about how much I love my job. And... I don't say that lightly. I actually look forward to going to my office every day. I LOVE what I do. I love that I am actually friends with my co-workers, and we really do LIKE each other! My next thought was about my friends. I have realized the older I get it really doesn't matter how many friends you have - what matters the most is the ones that remain by your side through thick and thin. The ones who love you regardless of the mistakes you make. The ones who will tell you the truth when you need to hear it (even if it hurts). The ones that can make you laugh so hard you think you may pee your pants. The ones who you can call at 3:00am, and will pick up the phone and listen for as long as it takes. The ones who support your crazy decisions, and then are there to pick-up the pieces when everything falls apart (just like they warned you they would). Those are the friends that I love!
As I got up and started moving, I looked at my textbook and I thought, "wow... I have homework." Who decides to go back to school time in their 40's? This girl... that's who! As I sat and looked at my book, my next thought was I have 8 more classes to go, and I will be finished. I will finally finish what I started in 1989. Then, I am immediately thankful that I have the opportunity to do this! As tough as it may be at times, a single mom, working crazy hours, kids, sports, and school full-time - I would not change a thing!
The one word that sums my life up... BLESSED!
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