Huh??

While I have not been a faithful blogger, I AM a faithful reader.
I check several sites almost daily to check up on what is new.
One blog that I've missed lately is the site of my sister Regina.

Regina used to be a pretty faithful blogger, but took a break after the death of her sweet dog Rosie.  It was just another tragedy in a list of traumatic things she and her family has endured in the last 12 months.  I have faithfully checked to see if there is a new update from her.

Today I was so happy to see a new note from her.  I read it quickly. Then I read it again.  Then I read it again.

I love my sister.  I want her to find joy.  I love that she is seeking for it.

I can relate to some of the feelings she has.  I question myself a lot lately ... am I being enough of this or enough of that? Am I spending my time in the right way? Am I spending my money in the right way?  Am I spending my energy in the right way?  And the answer usually is NO.  I'm not.  I dream of selling my house and downsizing so I have more money to spend traveling and giving the kids more opportunities.    I dream of not working so much.  I dream of having more time to spend on things I really love.  In other words I want a more simple life.  And I really could have those things.  But then in my mind I outline the life changes I would need to make and the steps I would need to take (the reality check of it all). And it all sounds so big and scary that I end up doing (wait for it). NOTHING.  And I have to realize I'm just not brave enough.  Right now.

So sister, I wish you luck on your journey. You have guided me many times in my life and I still look to you.

Below is a video of a song that the Young Women in our ward sang for New Beginnings in January. The song really touched my heart.  We have the CD and I listen to this song often.  It makes me happy.  (The video is a little distracting so I would actually recommend closing your eyes and just listening to the beautiful lyrics.)  The first time I heard it, I immediately thought of Regina as this is a message I wanted to share with her.  But I didn't.  I didn't want her to take it wrong.  But after her bold blog and her statements in it, I feel like it is now okay. So thank you Sister.

Want to hear my exciting idea??? I am making a family photo album based on the lyrics of this song.  Picture it . . .  it is going to be amazing.  And it has me excited.   And I like that feeling.

So sister.  Here's to you.  With love.