I wonder sometimes if I had any life to choose what would it be? Giving this some thought I have decided this, I want to live the life I have now, it is my kind of life. I love my husband and children. I have a home of my own. I am my own boss, being a homemaker and stay at home mom. Sure, more money would be sweet, I wouldn’t mind weighing a bit less, and I wish I was more patient, but all in all I think I am living the life God intended me to. And truly, I wouldn’t want it any other way. So, what to do with the wonderful life I have? I want to improve myself while being in service to God and others. I want to complain less and give more. My father used to say that work is a prayer and a blessing. My mother has worked hard in the service of others (mainly her nine children!) all her life, and she is about the calmest, most centered and peaceful person I know. I would like to emulate her in this. I do not mean to be a martyr, but what do I need with shopping for clothes or extra stuff? What do I need with all the many time suckers in this modern life that take away from the really important work at hand. Caring for my family is important. Washing dishes is important. Changing diapers is important. Folding laundry is important. Sometimes I am tired of this work, and would love to just take a nap. Oh well. There’s the baby crying. That’s ok, because also, loving God is important. Luckily, I can do that all day long while I do the other stuff, too. It is my kind of life and it makes me happy.