It's Just Life

It's just life—being so busy, that is. I'm still working full time and it gets very hectic this time of year (I work for the Department of Forestry and we're heading full steam into fire season). And I just got a new desk unit for my office, so I am trying to do my "regular" work while unpacking boxes, sorting through very old files and figuring out where I REALLY want my wall clock now.

I'm also in the planning stages of returning to college (yes, at my advanced age!). I have taken the first actual steps to see that happen - called the college I attended years ago and got my unofficial transcripts. Had those same transcripts evaluated at the university of my choice and found out 36 of the 39 will transfer. Contacted the local community college where I hope to pick up most of my pre-major classes. Filled out the financial aid forms and checked into scholarship websites. There is a lot of work involved in going to school - and I haven't even entered a classroom yet! I even remembered to pray and ask God's opinion on this venture and he poured his approval and love into me in a beautiful way. He loves giving us the desires of our hearts, you know.

And I just gave my finally completed 4th step to my sponsor. For anyone involved in the recovery community, you know how draining and grueling doing a 4th step is. I've worked on one, off and on, over the years, but this is the first time I've really finished one. My sponsor just called me and she actually read every word of it. We'll be meeting early next month to do the 5th step - where we talk about it together. That thrills, and terrifies me. I am learning that this is an exhausting and exhilarating project, all at once.

So this is where I am in my journey. I'm too busy, I have a lot of "really important things" to do (to borrow a line from Winnie the Pooh) and I'm excited about all of it. But mostly right now, I am just so content to be involved with, well, living life.

Thanks for listening. Caro