Juggling

This blog was designed to be about honesty and sharing my feelings with those individuals who are truly important to me. Most recently, I have been struggling to manage all of the demands that daily life throws at me. I want to have the career, be the best wife possible, have time to spend time with family and friends, stay fit and healthy, and...

Did I mention that when you own a home there is always cleaning, laundry, and a project that needs to be done!

These may sound like small things to some but over the past two years, Art and I have survived a one year deployment, readjusted to life as a couple again (which is fantastic), and I am now working for a new Company in the area that demands only the best and A LOT of time and commitment. I feel truly fortunate have a career that I love but it comes at a price and I frequently find myself questioning, is it all worth it?

In looking back at the experiences that Art and I have been through, they have taught me so much about who I am in this world and what is truly important in this life. I believe that Art’s deployment was at the heart of this transition.

In the past my priorities focused on very tangible items like finishing college, buying a home, losing weight, etc…. When I look at these, I still believe that they are all great goals but as I become older my focuses become much less tangible and much more important, like becoming closer to God, being an amazing wife, becoming a mommy (someday), and living a healthier, more balanced lifestyle overall. One that balances the demands of my career, my home, and my relationship with my husband.

I am so fortunate for all the things that I have been blessed with in this life including a loving husband, wonderful family and friends, a home, food, a good job, and the list goes on.... As a direct result of these blessings, I am vowing from this point forward to focus on all of the positive things that have been provided to me and to maintain a positive attitude even when I feel like I am being run down. In my heart I know that we never walk alone and some of our greatest trials are only an attempt to glorify our Lord, and to lean on and trust Him completely.

Life is way too short to take anything for granted, waste time, or feel frustrated.

So here’s to making the Summer of 2012 one of the BEST!