Yesterday I was talking to my friend Shane on the phone on my way home from work. He has been unemployed for about 2 years now and is on the verge of getting a job in Huntsville... which is where he worked when he got out of college back in 1997.
"Holy cow... 1997" I thought.
There was literally a strange sensation that ran through my body as I flashed back to that time.
Back then we were carefree, doing whatever we wanted. I'll never forget the time were driving around Decatur on a Friday night and decided to go to Gulf Shores, 5 hours away, and spend the weekend at the beach on a whim. There was a large group of us that would go bowling, go ballroom dancing every Tuesday night from 7-10PM in Huntsville, go sightseeing all around the country it seemed.
Now, 12 years later, he is married, I am married. He has 2 kids. I have 2 kids.
My how times have changed.
All I could think was, "We use to really live it up." Part of me really wants to re-capture that lifestyle, but it is so difficult with a family. Especially with a baby.
But, what I am realizing is, as fun as those times were, my life is so blessed today and filled with a larger purpose. I have an amazing wife who means the world to me. She is so awesome, and I know a lot of times, especially here lately, I take her for granted. We get so stuck in the routine of life... gotta change that and start living it a little. Especially now that the weather is warming up outside!
Last Friday, I came home from work, and she and our daughter had spent the whole day cleaning the house. It looked really good! I was so very proud of them! Everyone who knows me knows, I like things to be clean and in order. Their effort on the house was much appreciated! I mean, that really made my entire week.
Brayden... I don't even know where to start on him. He is such a joy and brings so much happiness to my heart every time I see him. He's going on 9 months old. That is simply unbelieveable. If you've never had kids, it is impossible to describe the love and compassion I have for my little buddy.
Earlier this week, I was devastated when I learned he has a rare skin condition that only 200,000 people have in all America. I can't even spell it, but it has to do with little mole-like features that can release histimines if irritated. It's not too serious now, but in some cases, it can be quite serious as he gets older. There is no known cause, and no known cure.
As for me, I am still driven every day to pay off debt. I don't know what it is exactly, but I probably focus on that more than I should. I really amd just looking forward to the day when we won't have any more house payments. I guess that goes in line with what I was saying earlier... it will definately help us -live life-.
She and I have been talking off and on about going to Hawaii for our 5-year anniversary. That would definately be so aweome! She has always wanted to go, and I can't think of anyone else I would rather go with than my beautiful wife! Wow... just thinking about it makes me want to start planning now!
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