Remembering the clarity of today

I’ve been home from Iraq almost six months now, and wow, it feels like yesterday that I stepped back onto American soil. Most things have gone back to normal, work is picking up, I’m back in the worship rotation at church, and I’m starting to pursue my music career again, but there are times when I realize how different things look to me now. This last week I’ve really begun to notice that I have to make myself get out of the house. For those of you that know me, it may seem hard to believe. I plan to do things that i look forward to, but when it comes time to step out the door, I find that in that moment I just want to stay around the house. Now, one thing to point out is that once I’m out and about I have a great time and enjoy going places and doing things outside of the house, but I’ve come to appreciate being at home so much more. After being away for 8 months and some days not knowing if I would make it back to see my girls, it has given me a whole new appreciation for the time I have with them and come to see what little time we all have to make a difference in the lives around us, in our families, and in our communities. This year I hope to make it further down the path to our dreams as a family, but I also hope to remember the clarity of just coming home and use that vision to direct my actions and words to those around me to make a difference in the interactions and relationships God has placed in my life.

Any thoughts?