Greetings!

This weekend was a perfect ending to a perfect vacation. Well, not perfect…but, pretty close.

My friend had purchased a ticket for me to a luncheon at her church before I went on vacation. It was called, “Lunch with the Lord,” and they served my favorite dish…spaghetti. Then, my sister-in-law treated us to some delicious Maryland Crabs. What an awesome way to end a vacation!

I had such a great time with my family last week. It has become more and more important to me to spend as much time with my family as possible. Being with my family this past week helped me to put things into perspective. Sometimes, we can get so focused on our daily living that we forget about taking care of us. We spend so much time on trying to make sure everyone else is taken care of that what we need often takes a backseat.

I love going home. Although, I wasn’t born in the south…that’s what I call the place my parents were born. I have spent time there every summer for as long as I can remember. It’s something about crossing that state line that instantly relaxes me. I know that when I’m there I don’t have to be accountable to anyone for anything. I can totally and completely shut down…at least temporarily.

This time was no different. I slept, and ate, and read…without guilt. I didn’t have to feel bad because I needed to be someplace doing something. I stayed with my cousin…who is more like a sister to me. She is also a recent empty-nester, so we had the whole house to ourselves. We talked into the wee hours of the morning, slept late, and did absolutely whatever we felt like doing. Having that kind of freedom is empowering, and I can’t wait to do it again!

Until next time…

Be blessed