Thinking, thinking, thinking...

Man, sometimes there's so much in my head I think it will come apart at the seams. Thinking about the garage remodel, thinking about the house cleanup, thinking about getting the library and computer lab ready for my replacement, thinking about STAR TESTING (yikes). Thinking about the move to Maui, thinking about leaving Futura Way.
I think of the loss of my last sister, Linda at the end of March (my other sister Roberta died in 1987). I think of the loss of my favorite aunt, Ilene who passed away a week after Linda. It's a comfort to believe in life beyond this mortal life, yet it does bring one face to face with the importance of enjoying each day. In a way, the passing of loved ones is a gift of those of us still here slugging it out on earth because we realize that our time is limited so we better get busy.
I'm not sad to be leaving Santa Rosa - not sad to leave my friends. It is the sweet experiences I've had here that are galvanized into my heart that cannot be erased by time or distance. And...nearly everyone Skypes or Facetimes these days :)
I'm excited to think about moving to Maui. I'm excited to think that I will be with my friends there, my ward family, and meet new people. I'm excited to think of a new place to serve.
I'm thinking about the time that's coming for Robert and I to be back to "us". It's been awhile. I will miss having at least one of my children drift through my day to day life but I think of the life that lies ahead of each of them and thrill at the possibilities.
So, now you know what I think. Maybe by putting a few thoughts down on virtual paper I can clear a space in my head for some more thinking. Maybe I should just give it a rest.

                                                        My Sister Linda       Auntie Ilene