So, since Orien Rose's accident, I have spent time slowing down, taking in the beauty around me. It is not that I didn't see it before, I just didn't SEE it. So, happiness, truly is in contentment (something I read today). I am finding that I don't stress so much about my house, or perhaps I should say that I notice more what makes me uncomfortable. It is in these moments that I try to own my suffering. By owning my suffering, I don't need to blame (the house, the dog, the kid...). I can just find contentment in the moment, even if it is painful.

So, here I sit with my daughter, in our big bed, doing homework. I can write, she can write, we can talk. It is good. Even though I need to leave shortly, and her homework is not done, I can slow down!

~Blessings