Riding in stride.

A family "work day" was planned on today because we have a few things to catch up on which have been left go. Each have their own lives and plans and it becomes a challenge to determine a day and time that works for all. I get that. It somehow takes me to get most everything started ha ha.

We did tackle items on the list: cleaning ladders to post for sale, prepping the deck for stain, trimming our hedges, and staining my picnic tables. Three of us started in the morning while another sauntered out early afternoon, and the other spent time with a love, LOL. I could be frustrated, but choose to take it in stride.

Reality hits and I wonder how long everyone will be nearby or close enough to pitch in. I don't dwell there too long, but the questions come to mind. For now, we are where we need to be. People think or say, "you have 3 strong boys", and yet there are things that are unrealized by most.

A dad teaches a son things I do not know. While he had many years on this earth, the time he was able to use "teaching" them was not as much as some may think. We lived our lives, working hard, needing to make ends meet; character and qualities were instilled. Practicalities, not as much.

Today I asked Austin to look at two bikes we have, in hopes he and I can ride a few trails together. Yes, this did shock them a bit, the thought of me wanting to ride a bike, lol smile emoticon He had to google information on where to start and what to do because he had not been taught this information. I stood there thinking what would we do without the internet.

These young men don't have the luxury of a lot of men in their lives to "teach" them things and I wish we could all think about these things a little more. Or what about a dad needing to take his daughter to do some shopping he would rather not take part in? 
I know I speak for many divorced, single, or widowed listeners. It is something I am more aware of. We all feel "too busy" to give our time, but what if we could pool resources? Get involved in the lives of another. INVEST.

My vision continues to grow, but my plate remains very full unsure emoticon God help me. 
Goodnight.