Where are you growing right now?

Such timely questions!! I have been trying to get these answers down in my journal as I had my life turned upside down on Dec. 29th when i was injured at work. I am now ready to go back to work but have to find something different to do as I can't return to the same type of work i was doing before. That is quite a test to find that your whole life gets re-arranged in less than 60 seconds.

I feel pushed in every area. Loosing income has pushed the financial boundaries to the limit. I had to move into a much smaller home and that meant giving up many personal belongings. It has tested my relationship and I am happy to report we are still together but with eyes wider open.

I went through a deep depression, the first one of my life, and I found myself thinking death would be preferable to life. Now I am looking forward to new experience's. A new job and going back to school. It has truly been a Dark Night of the Soul.  Thomas Merton really has it right in that book. If you haven't read it I suggest that you put it on your reading list.

I have learned a lot about myself and those around me during these last seven months. I really am thankful for my youngest son. He has been very helpful and very understanding. We are closer than we have ever been. I have a good friend in him. the whole process through pain and dark times into this lighter time has been worth it as I have gained greater insight into myself and my son.