A Fine Balance

Fall is my favorite time of year. It is bright, sunny, not so hot or cold. I love being outside when the leaves crunch and the trees glow. And don't get me started about Friday night football and walking up to Camp Randall on a fine October Saturday. Ahhh, Fall.

With all this glory around me, my question is this: How do I stop long enough to enjoy it?  It is a difficult question for me, as I've always struggled with serving others, work schedules and leaving time (if any) for myself. Moms have so much responsibility, and I want to be helpful when I am called. And I need to be available. But right now, I want time for myself. I know, I know. It sounds so selfish.

I recognized a few weeks back that I have scheduled my free time to serve others, and for a while, I can handle it. I miss visiting with my friends. I miss horseback riding and mucking stalls. It sounds crazy, but being outside, getting dirty, is healthy for my soul. And no, reading about horseback riding is not the same.

 For me, I'm looking for a fine balance, one where I serve my amazing God and yet have time to just BE.