This is the life I have chosen

I understand that this quote comes from a movie I haven't seen. It was recently given to me by my husband. I like it! My life by most standards is a nice life with little or nothing to complain about. And I would agree with that. If you know me though you know that I am a realist and have the ability to be happy in the overall picture of life but still have the desire to pick out the details and study them out loud. Some say this is complaining, not being happy or being spoiled... I disagree. I meerly like to evaluate all things, is what I say.

My family, extended family, often lets me down. It can be a drag. We don't live close to them and therefore do not receive much help in the way of child care. But, this is the life I have chosen. Because in the end it is easier to have a happy life this way. I recently heard by email that a family member of 20 years was glad that she got to know me and could enjoy spending time with me, but had given the Christmas gift that I got her to my sister. I specifically held on to the receipt, guess that was a waste of energy! No one in my family really knows one another well enough to get people what they really want for Chirstmas except that my sister and I exchange good gifts to one another. But then again, that's what divorce often does for a family. Anyway, not complaining just examining! Well, mabe complaining a little.

Friends, I am still searching for the one in this department. I am doing better! Still talking to more people, still praying, still looking. Maybe there is something not right about me. Sometimes you just gotta wonder! I think I am improving, I think anyway.

Marriage, couldn't be better. Enough said.

God is in control may I draw ever closer to him and give the things I feel the need to examine over to him.

This is the life I have chosen.