Random....

It never ceases to amaze me, the randomness of my thoughts sometimes. Usually, it is about family and close friends - how much people mean to me and how thankful I am. I'm certain part of it all, at least at this point, has been the past seven months, pretty much all of 2007....and really the spectrum is much bigger than these last months.

Anyway...there really isn't a much sweeter sound than to hear "Aan - SEE...." coming from the lips of my almost 20 month old niece - well, "Grandma" ranks right up there too!

Sara and I spent the morning together we tackled Sams, Costco and Bill Estes and then moved on to the Fashion Mall....for a close encounter with Restoration Hardware. I have two words....BIG MISTAKE - on the aunt's behalf! Now, I should be smart enough to know that MY niece would be not only intrigued and curious with all the 'stuff' there....but "hello" - lots of glass items....on every isle. So, I maintained a firm grip on one of her paws and stopped frequently as Sara admired all the "prrretteee" stuff in the store. And....wouldn't you know it, they didn't have what I needed!!!

Chickfilet is a kid magnet on Saturday around noon. Though I will confess, it seems to me that parents who bring their small fry to the Chickfilet are far more courteous and seem to have better parenting skills than those at most kiddy kinds of fast foot restaurants!

While attempting to supervise a very nosey and curious little girl who was downing her chicken nuggets, waffle fries, fruit cup, and milk my cell rang....it was the princess ring, from my very own grown up princess (HRH Tab!!! That would be princess, as in a beautiful, fairy tale princess - as in almost too good to be true!)....as it turned out it wasn't Tab - it was a great moment in time, as it was Belle, the amazing oldest granddaughter - giving Grandma an update on how she was feeling...she's been a little under the weather for a few days.

Let's just say, I'm pretty certain I hit the jackpot at that moment - surrounded by the most pure, unconditional love of the human kind - that of a child.

While tooling around the north side of Indianapolis today I found myself pondering how I want to fill my days - as the uncertainty of the future is often more than I can wrap my head and heart around. The answer was very clear - clearer than most things have been in many months. I shall fill my days with life - with things, people, activities that give life meaning and purpose, not only for me and those I love and care about; but, hopefully, some greater good.

Yeah, I know - sounds a little lofty for some middle aged woman from the Midwest - but, it is how I see things...it's my hope and prayer.