I remember one of the many times back when we lived in our small 900 sq. ft. student housing apartments and I knocked on her door. She and I had very pregnant bellies. If I remember right, she'd just had my boys over to play. Her husband (a medical resident) was home, and when I asked her how she was doing, she said, "We're living the dream." But she meant it. I could see and hear the sincerity of it. They were happy no matter what their circumstances. They were a joy to be around, and she was always finding ways to serve others and make it seem like you are helping her by doing it. She'd call me and ask if she could borrow my boys to entertain her only boy so she can get things done. Was she kidding me?! I love this woman.
I was reminded of "Living the Dream" earlier today while Jared was gone working. Residency is definitely more difficult than medical school, if you measure it by how many hours you have together at home. But he is so happy doing his dream job and being a doctor, that gets to deliver babies. As I was at home with the kiddos and carrying on with my chores, I thought about this. Jared is working long hours at work and loving it, and I'm trying my best to keep things running smoothly in this nice home, (minus a brand new lawn-mower mishap, maybe I can share that one in another post; Jared loves his expensive wife, I'll leave it at that for now). It feels so great that we are both working hard AND LOVING IT! This beautiful house has been amazing for me, I cannot begin to explain how blessed I have felt to live here. It is easy to count my many blessings right now. I can honestly say, "We are living the dream."
Tonight, the boys were wrestling and I snagged the camera. This is the only time the kids get to see dad, for about an hour each night before he and they have to go to bed. I feel like I'm putting 5 kids to bed, which really wouldn't be so bad ;)
Jared's day begins at 4am and ends, if he is lucky enough to be in bed, around 9pm. He got to deliver a baby today. We are living the dream, and I am so grateful!!!
