Queen of my Domain

So I supper all planned for last night. We were going to make Kabobs, turned out I didn't have any sticks, it was after 5 and I wasn't heading out again. So we're having Kabobs tonight. So pizza it was for the first supper of the summer holidays. We had a movie night, which we were done by 7:30. I asked the girls if they wanted to go to bed or do something else. Of course they said, 'do something else' so I took them all outside and headed for the garden. We did some weeding, some planting and all around got muddy. It was a lot of fun. I even had Aurora tell me that she really likes gardening...... who knew?! I was kinda beaming that my kids AND I enjoyed some gardening last night before bed. We didn't make it back in until 9:30. It was a great night!

I've had the opportunity to be touched by the spirit today. I've read a few friends blogs and I think all to often we forget that others struggle, we struggle, everyone has a struggle of some sort that they are working on. We live in a highly social society (social media and such) and yet we live very lonely lives. I think we allow very few people in to the 'inner sanctum' if you will, and that leaves us lonely and vulnerable. I have an amazing sister that I talk to every day. (well it used to be every day but summer gardens and us both with 4 kids every day sometimes is only twice a week) I can tell her anything, she knows my deep dark secrets, as does my husband but other than that, only some people know some things. Why do we guard ourselves so much? Why are we afraid of seeking help from others that might be able to give guidance or ever comfort on our own struggles and trials? I was touched by those that have opened theirs doors a little wider and have allowed ...