Home: my kids, my husband, my bed! We went out to dinner, watched a movie that Zac wanted to see, and made David's birthday cake for his party today. I made a pact with myself that I wouldn't return to the books until after David's party.
After this first week, I decided to take a look at my own life as mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, neighbor... all very important components. How am I viewed from their perceptions? How can I be a better person?
And, I was glad to be home, protected from the realities of the world, realities that I never really thought about until yesterday...
Yesterday shook the very being of who I am. I have never been faced with anything like that. Without saying too much (to protect the integrity of this program), what happened yesterday morning took me to a place I have never been before that tested my core values, my faith and my patience. But that one incident will also make me a better leader. I needed that one incident to remind me of those very real realities.
So, here's to you "Mr. F-U". May I never meet anyone like you again, but, if I do, I will have a foundation from which to start.
On a lighter note, I find myself laughing at stories I heard all week. My husband looks at me and just shakes his head... yes, it's good to be home!
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