home again, home again...jiggity jig!

Well,
tomorrow ends my vacation!
What a week it has been..

so many memories..

so many lessons learnt..

and feelings faced!

I am ready to face the world again...

ready to go home...

The week was wonderful!
the kids and I went out on the river

on a boat and were surrounded my dolphins..

We went on a horse ride through acres of woods

and past beautiful lakes...

we literally dodged sharks in the ocean..

We rode go carts and paddle boats.

We swam in the pool

and layed in the sun!
I read..

I smiled..

I thought...

and I cried...

Just a little!

Sometimes tears of joy..

and Sometimes tears of sadness...

this was my first vacation alone..

and at first it was surreal!
Packing alone..

Planning alone..

Ending the day alone...

But , after a few days it felt....

RIGHT!

I enjoyed being able to share with my children

experiences that bring me joy!
I have a deep love of nature.

I was able to take them on that journey with me..

Share with them some of who I am!
And I learnt to never forget

that they should know

who I am..

and My heart...

Not just my role in their lives...

I learnt that the first time

is always the hardest...

and I learnt that with every hello

..post divorce...

There is a good bye!

I learnt the joy of providing

and giving to my children

from funds I worked hard

to save..

and I learnt that I spent a few days too long

on vacation!!:)

Because as wonderful as it was to be away..

it was still just me!

and I still was alone ..

and I began to miss the company of friends

and family....

especially when the children were in bed for the night!

So,I lived and learnt from this week away.

My batteries are recharged..

My pictures preserved..

and My soul satisfied

that I am doing this!

Truelly doing this...

and thriving..

no longer just surviving!

and when all is said and done

There is nothing sweeter then home!
And I finally have a home of my own

to return to!:)

Life is sweet!