Geri deGruy's blog of art, musings, and inspiration

I have been unreasonably tired lately. Too much to do. Too much on my mind. Not enough sleep.

You've been there. You know that feeling of carrying extra weight around on your back and in your heart and mind.

But last night, my sweet family took me out for an early birthday dinner.

We ate and laughed and enjoyed one another. I looked at each one...my husband of 27 years Frank, our daughter Kalyn and her boyfriend Rem, daughter Kyra, sister Les...and at that moment, some clarity returned. The dear people in my life, my family and friends, the people who have hung in there through thick and thin, they are what make life LIFE. We know one another. We've been through some wild times and survived together. We can rest in one another's company. 

I get caught up in so many to-dos. It's not that they are not important, but they are not THAT important. They aren't worth my peace of mind or losing my joy in life. 

This is my birthday (dah da-da-da dah dah). I'm grateful to be alive another day. I'm grateful for the people who make my life and heart full. Thank you!