Turning...

This is so strange...but wonderful.  Not getting up in the morning anticipating working for someone; not having an agenda constantly running through my mind of prioritized activities and actions.  No meetings.  No managing people or time.  No paycheck.  No, I'm not retired.

I had to turn a corner 6 months ago and let my work at Habitat for Humanity move to another set of capable hands.  Even though it was often rewarding and fun, there were other responsibilities drawing me away into a different and necessary routine; the routine of no schedules, no co-workers, no supervisors or boards, committees or clients except one... my family.

 My immediate family is in several places: Son Bryant lives in Lakewood, Colorado which is really considered "Denver" with his partner Janelle and their son Evan Aaron.  Styles McKenzie, Bryant's youngest is a few miles away; my 'sister' Janine and 'brother' Jon with the redhead clan spread hither and yon in mostly the front range region of Colorado; my mother, brother and sister in San Bernardino, California; and my husband Victor and I reside in Durango, Colorado with various small barnyard type animals.

My Mom, who is maintaining her independence and continues to live on her own in the only house I grew up in, had some challenges that required assistance.  Nothing dire or life-threatening, but she has reached a point where she needed a hand to keep her head above daily tasks.  We all need that and I know that Mom appreciates the help although she may not fully realize the need.

Helping Mom is only part of the reason that I sought to make some changes but that is another not so daily  dairy post in the future.  For now, it appears that I'm headed in a better direction - happier, healthier and learning a thing or two about patience, listening and love.