By Lois Hewitt

I want to post something today that has nothing to do with cancer, copays or any other of life’s difficulties.

Today I opened the back door to see the bright sun and the blue sky.  A small breeze was blowing.  And, oh how, the birds were singing.  Big bumblebees flying all around.

It is so easy to see the sadness and grief that is ever present in every day life.  But sometimes you need a mini vacation from all that.  To just sit in your favorite spot and dream the dreams of your youth.

The other day I was so tired and I wanted to just close my eyes, not necessarily to sleep, but to just “go” someplace else. To dream as I did as a child.  Nothing came to mind. 

Every thought I started was crushed by some sort of adult reality.  I didn’t want reality then, I wanted fantasy.  Just a brief respite.

Then I realized the importance of such things. Sure you aren’t checking off things on your to do list, but you are doing something of more importance, you are feeding your soul.  You are communing with God.

It’s like being a child and playing in the grass on a summer day.  It’s important to have those times when you can just forget, even for a few moments, the true realities of adult life.

So today I sit on the porch and dreams start to materialize.  I remember how it feels to run and laugh and play all from the comfort of my porch chair.

I thank God for the beauty that surrounds us every day.  The beauty we often miss because we are adults and sometimes forget to just be.

I forget many times that God is in control and that I am here to do His will.  I fuss and fight trying to change this or that.  But to no avail. I need to remember to stop, especially when I’m freaking out about something and breathe deep and just slow down. Listen to the birds or watch the clouds drift by.

We are not called to be the fixers of things. We are called to love each other and follow God’s course. 

I know I’m rambling but I just think it’s important for each of us to take a mini break now and then.  To reflect on the beauty all around us.  I pray you get that chance today.  Leave reality behind just for a while and be a child again. 

If your childhood was not great, now is the time to create one that is.  Just be happy and at peace for a time.  Feed your soul and let go of the stress.  Feel your blessings and see God’s beautiful world.

Have a blessed and happy day today.  Reality will be back soon enough.  Just enjoy!