Detachment

There is a phrase, that I read while learning about Attachment Parenting, "Detachment breeds detachment". It is so true. The context, was about children and how versatile and adaptive they are. So that if a parent is not accessible, either physically or emotionally, then the child adapts, to need less from that person. This is something that troubles me and haunts me as I become more committed to my career as an engineer. A few months ago I had the opportunity to travel to Taiwan for business, everything was in place, my plane ticket, my passport, my hotel accommodations. I had made arrangements with my child care providers, my Mom, my husband, and all of our support network. Some things came up at the last minute, such that I had an excuse not to go, and I took it. In truth I no longer wanted to go. I realized during all my preparations, that my kids were going to be fine. Then I realized, I did not want them to be fine. I did not want them to not need me for 10 days.

Mixed Emotions

Today as I was approaching work, on my drive in, the sun was shining through the clouds, so beautiful, just like in old paintings. It looked like God was bursting through the clouds. It was glorious!

I'm feeling a bit lonely and depressed. Facebook, can be depressing. Seeing people I used to know, but and I can't remember them. That bothers me.

The Comfort of the Lord

Here is one of my favorite Biblical passages.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of Compasion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.

Activism

Stop Mountain Top Removal! Save the Appalachian mountains and preserve America's water supply!

Late night thoughts

I feel like since I have this blog, I should say something profound. I had a revelation on my drive home tonight. I have a lot of time to think because I drive almost 50 miles each way to and from work. Maybe if scientists and engineers focused on generating modes of transportation that more closely mimicked nature then we wouldn't be so dependent on petroleum.

Normal Day

Today, is a normal day, just working and thinking about bills. I have to plan a Birthday party, and still make the mortgage. That is enough to think about.