Long, leisurely talks...

I was able to have a long leisurely talk with both my guys this evening. Comanche wanted to discuss high school life and I was able to really get to see him again. I mean "see him" as in who he is becoming. I cannot stress how important our talks are to me. He was talking about life at the high school and somehow we got on politics. My little man knows more than a kid should know. He expressed interest in law and then politics as a career choice. Then I was able to transition quite nicely to Jeff.

We talked about the things that need to be done, and cleared the air a little. I haven't been overly sweet the last few days. I get focused on the big picture, and he gets focused on the details. We will do that for a while and then switch. It is really quite amazing when you think about it. We have overcome some serious obstacles in our lives and in our marriage...I am sure we can overcome moving from one house to another.

Speaking of marriage - in 6 days, we will have been married 17 years. We talked about that a little this evening, as well. We laughed about how young we were and where life has led us. Thankfully, we haven't killed each other. Neither of us are super easy to live with.

Work is well. Busy, but that's okay. Keeps me out of trouble (for now). The brothers all seem well. I was able to talk to Ron and Steve yesterday, but only a few minutes. I talked to Mac for quite a bit longer and relieved to know he is back home and is doing really well.

Overall, life is good. I just finished reading "23 Minutes in Hell" and had to do a double take on some things. Great book, great message, but pretty powerful when I stop to think about putting things into perspective. Nothing should come before God, and I think it is really easy to get caught up in the "business of life" when in reality, the "business of living" the right way and in the right frame of mind is so important.

All in the day of my mind music.