A Day Well Spent

Today was a day well spent.  Actually, I think I'm blessed in that a lot of my days are well spent, it's just that sometimes I'm too caught up in the "small stuff" to realize it.  Today I went to a conference on autism with a good friend, who is a speech pathologist.  I'm so glad she asked me to join her.  What a day!  I learned so much, and was amazed by the difference the right kind of treatment and interventions can make for children with autism and their families.  At lunch, I found myself thinking (and of course, I rarely just "think" - usually it involves some sort of verbalization) of how wonderful it feels to be right where God wants me.  I spent all last semester second guessing, having regrets, and feeling sorry for myself, and this semester I just have this peaceful feeling that I'm right where I should be.  For anyone who's ever experienced that feeling, you know good it is.  Yes, I still have my periodic meltdowns and my bad days, but I can see past it all now and am able to keep my sight set on the bigger picture.  I love what I'm studying.  I love what I'm learning.  I love the kids I get to work with.  And, I have an amazing family to come home to!