Only Change Is Constant

That phrase was offered to our Civics Class by a good teacher back in high school.  I won't say how long ago that was!  At any rate, one of the group's I'm in is wrestling with this issue as we begin to open ourselves up to accepting new members who have completed the same training we have.  It's an odd place to find ourselves in.  Our original class numbered about 18; twelve of us actually completed the course; only six of us have remained in contact through regular meetings where we share stories, offer support to each other, and do some "soulwork."  And yes, it will be a challenge to have a new member.  But I would like to think that the group now formed and new members who happen to find their way to us will offer each other blessings and insights that we can only imagine (or hope for).

Change being constant is frustratingly true.  And I'm especially sensitive to that particular facet of life these days.  A phrase in church this morning resonated:  "There is a certain winter in our spirits today, O Lord."  And a synapse in my brain cried "YES!"  It's been winter in my spirit and soul for awhile now.  Not that this is a new experience for me.  Living with depression has literally been the story of my life.  But the cycle this winter has been a bit different.  Not sure why--but having a label on my recent "state" is fodder for exploration.

We cleaned house today.  Our son and his twin children are arriving Tuesday for an overnight stay before they take Pepper home with them while we are gone on vacation.  Pepper has had a bath and haircut as well.  So we're about as prepared for the visit as we can be.  Ok--I've got to get the guest room prep finalized, but first I've got to get our stuff on the bed packed....

The other part of the house that still needs a fair amount of work is the space I call my own.  It's "upstairs" in the atrium off our family room.  It seems I'm always in some state of organization--there are way too many works in progress.  So I'll be buckling down tomorrow to a: get some items ready for the bag we check through for the trip and b: straighten up my room enough to get some peace of mind.  In the meantime, of course,
life goes on!