Flashbacks

No, this has nothing to do with side-effects from the vaccinations.

However, the pressure to prepare for two classes in such a short period has taken me back to the halcyon days of my masters and phd work. Back in the day, it was nothing more me to stay up until 2 AM every night working on papers, research, and dissertation. I'd get up at 6 AM three days a week, 7:30 on other days (yeah, children), and go to work or church. I'd get the occasional nap, but it was nice to be young and energetic.

I'm feeling it today.

I remember those days and what I accomplished. Ask me if I want to go back. Um . . . . that would be a "NO."

I know the best times in life are still ahead. And those future times will be built on the foundation that is being laid as I speak. So, I enjoy thinking about the past, and even enjoy reliving it sometimes. But go back? Never. I press on to the prize that is laid out before me. And it is such a comfort to know that God walks with me all the way.

Thank you, heavenly Father, for the calling and giftedness to do your work. Keep me focused in the present, but thank you for the hope and joy of an indescribably wonderful future.