Anxiety's Moment

Awoke this morning to the cries of my oldest son's discomfort. He was doubled over in pain on our bathroom floor while trying to get ready for school. So a trip to the emergency room soon followed. Emotionally spent. It would appear the days of my life are spiraling out of control more quickly & erratically than I would prefer. Am certain I am not unique in that regard.

Sometimes I catch myself wondering if there are more days behind me now than in front of me because words like "mundane, routine, & placid" that were such a turn off in my youth, sound more & more attractive with the passing of each day. Those words will not apply to me anytime soon though. Days like today remind me of that old saying "A ship in harbor is safe-but that is not what ships are built for." As I write my son is on his way home now for which I am exceedingly grateful. Here's hoping for momentary calm seas.

Pictured: The bow of our sailing vessel from several years ago in the Bay of Galveston, TX. My two oldest even got to navigate! Sail boats are much quieter than motor boats which is an enormous plus in my book when trying to take in the natural beauty of the water & waves. Great memories.