Phew!  Where does the time go?  I am committed to make an entry in this blog weekly...but as you can see...I'm already behind.  I don't remember life being this busy when I was growing up.  Although my parents led healthy, productive lives and were quite active in the community, family was their first priority.  We knew our neighbors...all of them.  We helped each other when help was needed...no questions asked.  We walked with each other through joy and sorrow and everything in between.  That was what life was about...and it was good.

I love the work that I do...I am privileged to be able to use the creative gift that the Lord gave me and I recognize that.  I also recognize that the work can completely take me over, and when it does...I am no good.  We need each other.  It is that simple.  What has happened to life?  All those time saving devices do more to rob us of opportunities for relationship than save us time. 

I was listening to an interview with Mario Batali a few days ago...it was very interesting.  In case you don't know Mario...he is a mega chef with several restaurants and a regular spot on the food channel.  Mario says "Dinner as a family is not an option in my house".  Why is that?  It's our time to connect.

Food for thought. 

I want my life to have the same qualities that I grew up with.  Time with family, time with friends.  Deep relationships.  Friendships you can count on over time and until the end of time.  I want a peaceful home where others can relax without the noise that is life in 2009...a place where people can connect with one another.  We were never meant to live inside ourselves...we were meant forge lasting relationships with one another...friendship for the long haul.

A note on my work:  Intentional.  I want you to step into the view...let it speak to you...allow you a moment or two to reflect.

On that note...I'll write again soon...and I might even have a picture or two!