When I was living in Florida, I was famous for telling all my norther friends that,
“I’d rather shovel rain than shovel snow!”
Life has changed tremendously for me since February of 2005. Back then, Leona and I were DINCs (Double Income No Children). So we saw life as such.
Fast forward to today. It’s Christmas 2009. I have a three year old and a two year old. Yesterday I shoveled the driveway 5 times…and while it was a workout, I smile the whole time.
Why?
Because I was going to be able to share with my children a White Christmas.
I was going to enjoy seeing my son and daughter sled down the mini toboggan slope I made.
I was going to enjoy my daughter squeal with laughter as she enjoyed connecting a snowball with my back.
So what was I wrong about?
I was wrong for defining/attributing happiness with a location.
I would live through a thousand blizzards as long as I felt at home. I don’t love being in MN.
I love being wherever my family and I can enjoy one another.
I love that fact that family is just a drive away, and that it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to enjoy holidays together.
So it isn’t even about the snow, or the sun, or anything to do with location. It’s about the who, and the how…
To all of you who continue to journey with me in a life of rejoicings and apologies, Merry Christmas!
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6 responses to “I Was Wrong…”
Good word Phil, we skyped with Kelli's family (they are in MN too)…while we were out on the patio grilling they too were clearing the drive way. I personally like cooler weather and have fond memories splitting wood for a fire! Be blessed!
Good word Phil, we skyped with Kelli's family (they are in MN too)…while we were out on the patio grilling they too were clearing the drive way. I personally like cooler weather and have fond memories splitting wood for a fire! Be blessed!
Looks like Daddy needs some snowpants too!
Looks like Daddy needs some snowpants too!
What do you mean? Billy told me it was cool to pee your pants!
What do you mean? Billy told me it was cool to pee your pants!