What are we coming back to? An odd sort of question, I know.
A friend of mine posted on facebook a picture of a Military person coming back from someplace overseas, and his dog had jumped in his arms. My response to that post were these few words:
"You can be stationed on the worlds biggest hell hole in the USA but coming back there (after a deployment) is ALWAYS special...."
At that moment, that small Air Force Base in SC was my touchstone. I damn near kissed the asphalt at the bottom of the steps of that aircraft! I knew that "return home" feeling twice in my life.
At this current moment, I wondered, where or what is my touchstone now? What keeps me being me? What is it that the rest of my life spins around on a daily basis?
Hmmmm. Its a very deep thought for me but I must say the answer to that question is many things......and all those things provide a piece of the puzzle of what keeps me being me.
Randi. First and foremost, she keeps me grounded in a million different ways. It's an odd mix that sticks us together. A very strong lady with a quiet way (unless you over charge her at a sale at walmart, then she is not so quiet...). I'm thankful for her continued involvement in my life.
Sophie. That dog has touched something in me that I like. She has changed me. I'm a nicer person because of her. If you aren't touched by those big brown eyes, there is something wrong with you.
Dylan. The smallest dog in the house but a brave watch dog in his mind. Sometimes I need to remember, no matter what the size, he who has the biggest heart, reaps the biggest rewards. I might not need protecting but it is good to know that he likes us enough to try and protect us....
Work. I don't talk about my work much. Some days its very rewarding, others, I feel like I'm playing catch up to my co-workers. I'm greatly bothered by this fact. Tomorrow is another day and another chance to shine. Today was not perfect but tomorrow has the chance to be.
I would guess the real answer is..."A small white house, on a small street, in a small part of South Carolina and all the stuff it contains".....
J.
That is a difficult ACK to respond to! It's quite a compliment, and I don't have words like you do....unless of course, I'm overcharged, and it doesn't need to be Walmart!!
ReplyDeleteI love you for your love of me, Sophie and Dylan!
R.
These are the things that matter. A lot of people don't seem to know that what they need is right there at hand. There's a famous saying in the body of Jewish oral law known as the Mishna: "Aizeh hu ashir? Hasameach b'chelko." "Who is wealthy? He who is satisfied with his portion."
ReplyDeleteThat makes you ahead of the game.
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