Busy Day

As I start this blog today, I want to take a moment and recognize all those who lost their lives, their loved ones, and a nation that was shaken to its core in the attacks of September 11,2001.  I was sitting in traffic on Hwy 26 listening to K103.  I was really confused at first, then Craig Walker came on and explained what he was seeing and I realized that we were under attack and that the future was unknown.  Once at work, we watched the news on the TV in our outpatient infusion suite.  There was a bomb threat to our building and we had to evacuate, including our patients.  Finishing infusions in the parking lot on a bright sunny day, we were told that the Police were responding to so many bomb threats that we were to leave and go home for the day.  The days that followed were surreal.  This is a day that will forever mark a change in the course of our country, our communities, and ourselves.  Let us remember....


Yesterday was a whirlwind.  Started at 0730 with getting the kids up, going to the farmers market for produce, then the girls' first soccer game of the season (they did a 1,2 punch and made a goal :).  Then off to Costco and Fred Meyer (Kroger's).  Therapy followed by dinner (we watched Hoodwinked Too!). Then 8 hrs of canning peaches, pears, and pickle relish (watched Paul).  Great day, very long day, bed was at 0200. 

For me, I love days like this.  Lots of fun activities, loved running into friends at the soccer game, watching our girls play and the enthusiasm they have.  I love my Therapist, we go for walks during our session; great way to take care of me.  Working together in the kitchen with Kat it always awesome.  We are a good team and work together well.  That way things get done, done right, and quicker. 

So I ask, where was the space of my day?  Where was the space between the letters?  In a lot of ways, I felt relaxed, enjoyed my day, felt productive, and loved my day.  So if I don't make this a regular thing, is it ok for me to have days like this.  It felt good.  It was a wonderful day where I felt that I connected with my family, friends, and in some ways, myself. 

I come back to a more low key day today.  Going to see Kat's parents, a quick trip to the Judaica store (time to pick up a couple of toy shofars for the girls), then watching football the rest of the day :)  If it isn't too hot today, I'll get on the elliptical. 

So here is to the ending of summer, the beginning of fall, and the awareness that I need to take time for me and be in the space between the letters.



Indira Gandhi, Indian politician
You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose.