Constants

The last week has brought a lot of changes in my life. So has the last month. Nothing bad or sad, just different, like I was released from my calling on Sunday. There are a few constants in my life, though, that keep me balanced.

Gospel - it is.

Family - This may not be true for other people, but I seem to talk to each of my siblings just about once a week. My mom and my sister, at least every day. Especially I'm glad for my oldest brother and his family who live in the same city that I do and who feed and care for me as much as I will let them. Sometimes I feel like they are my link to sanity. Also, Cynthia knits me stuff.

Wind - Without it, I wouldn't have a master's project. And it's always windy in Lubbock.

Foot in mouth - I will always say the wrong thing, or the right thing badly. Ask anyone.

Friends - I have a few good friends who seem to constantly build me up and are so fun to be around. One, especially, seems to build me up just when others are tearing me down.

Books - I like them. They are always there.

Dry skin - I've had to accept that my dry skin will never go away. Flaky pieces of skin, white, cracked areas on my hands, gray elbows - all are common occurrences. Moisturizer is another constant in my life.

Gravity - Represented by a small "g" in many equations.