I promised that once the dark cloud of 2008 had passed I would write some happy entries – and I have one!

The cloud has lifted.  It’s kind of scary how almost instantly it happened.  I don’t know if it was the intentional “Bite me!” that I screamed at the past year or what – but 2009 has begun much brighter and lighter.

Today is Monday – a day normally reserved for grumbling and dread & longing for the weekend past.  But this one was really good.  It might have something to do with the fact that I prayed this morning.  (Ok – I’m sure it does…) School was on time for the first time in 6 months or so which allowed me to get to work a few minutes early and get a jump on my day.  I organized & caught up & learned more things.  I like my job.  I actually do.  I told John last night that I’m beginning to think that God knew what He was doing last year when He allowed the clouds.  Go figure. I had a good conversation with two of my closest friends.   The snow is gone, the temperature is spring-like and my house is clean and laundry is caught up.  What could be better? Ethan has no homework.  We have no commitments tonight.  Dinner is planned & taxes are filed.  Ahhh…sweet freedom.

So I’m going for a walk, cooking dinner & enjoying time with my family tonight.   This walking freely & lightly stuff  (Matthew 11) is all right…