Life is so similar to mazes, is it not? So many times we can look down at a maze and "know" all of the directions to go from one side to the other, and then we actually have to do it. We usually do very well in the beginning, but then things start to get a little fuzzy. We don't quite recall if we should go to the right or the left. We can become terribly lost and confused at times, and despair of ever finding our way in life. But I think that if we just let go and enjoy the experience of getting lost and not knowing which way to go, we will get to the end just fine. I am an eternal optimist. I believe if we are meant to get out, we will, regardless of our state of mind. In that thinking, I might as well enjoy it, instead of always trying to figure it out. So I will strive in letting go, and enjoying the path as I go along, looking and learning and (and sometimes) wondering what great maze I will enter next.
And of course, talking of mazes, we had the opportunity to go a corn maze last weekend. We had a blast and became thoroughly lost and loved every minute of it. Rygh even had the opportunity to "frighten" a few high school girls that were lost as well. It really was quite funny. The girls were strolling along, laughing, and Rygh realized he had a wonderful chance in the making. He turned around and held his finger up, saying "SHH". Being me, I am completely clueless as to his intent, until it is too late. He stops, waits for the girls to get to the "intersection" of the maze, and then jumps out in front of the girls screaming "Grrrr". Of course, they scream, and one asks "Do you want to die kid?" Rygh runs down the path laughing and I am just standing there in the midst of it all. I start laughing uncontrollably. I found the fact that a little 8 year old boy could scare the snot out of a bunch of high school girls, quite hilarious. They somehow did not find the humor in it.
Will also had his birthday on Thursday. He spent the day at the hot springs to the north of Boise, and then we went out to eat for dinner. We celebrated with cake, ice cream and gifts before bed.
3 comments:
Life is a lot like mazes. That is the beauty and sometimes sorrow of life...life that is truely lived. It's easier to enjoy this journey of life when we look at it as half full. I pray your journey in this maze of life brings you peace and personal growth. May you learn from where you have been and where you are. Find the freedom in being you. Don't worry about how to make it thru the maze of life...enjoy the journey. Life is lived but once.
wow - I was about to make a smart remark about th number of candles on that cake - or the blinding light of it.... and I see this sappy sentimental (appropriately so) from your sis and I jsut cant brin myself to do it!
it's december already...keep blogging..that's about the only way we get to keep up w/ you.
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