Save it for a rainy day? I'm sure you've heard that one before. Well, today was that day. I tipped the change dish upside down and counted out the quarters, dimes and nickels. The total? $16.30. Enough to purchase a fine bottle of craft beer, an afternoon at the arcade, a Happy Meal or two. Nevertheless, it made me think.
On this rainy day, I picked up my son and brought him home from school. I learned all about his day. The special book that his class made in which he got two pages all for himself, one to display his art and one to write a story. I got to listen to my daughter laugh, hysterically at her brother and his jokes.
I got to observe my wife, making dinner, taking great care in the preparation of the meal for her family. Finally, I got to enjoy the meal at the dinner table with my beautiful family and that's when it hit me again. The reason I chose this adventure. I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt that when, by worldly standards, "things were good" this would not have happened.
When the money was coming in at a very comfortable level, the schedule was full with events, meetings and clients and the kids were rushed off to a sitter for my wife and I to catch up, I was stuck. I couldn't break the cycle. I'm thankful for the simple reminders of the true meaning of joy in my life. I'm thankful for this glimpse at what I can be, if I choose.
Search, find, live simply.
Cheers
So very true, Aaron! Thanks for sharing that, and reminding us where the joys of life are at their best...with the ones we love. Too many people forget just how wonderful life with a wife you love, and kids who adore you can be.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback Jeff. I appreciate hearing from people on my posts, especially one like this as it is the reason I'm doing this. Sure, this blog is about craft beer, but for me, it's more about the journey. Thanks for your words and for your perspective.
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