The Card

I received the most beautiful card from my husband last week.

He wrote his thoughts inside ...

You are an incredible woman, mother, wife and most of all, partner. I have never met someone who is able to give so fully of ones self to those things and people that you feel are important. You are so passionate about life and those who you hold dear.

I am truly proud of you. Proud for your ability to give so much of yourself, even at times to your own detriment. Proud of your total love and commitment to our children. And certainly proud of your amazing ability to juggle family, study, personal commitments and work.

Most of all, however, I am proud of being able to call you my wife and partner.

You are a very special person and someone who I love deeply.

I wanted to share these words because they made me cry and smile at the same time! Yes, I am complicated ... but I have one person in this world who can appreciate me for who I am. Luckily enough, that person is my husband.

Thank you darling.

Writing ...

Yesterday I rejoiced in the ability to write down my thoughts for a few hours, which I quickly interpreted as a blessing ...

Today I am almost cursing the flow of words in my head because their persistence has interrupted my early morning sleep!

This feels like an unusual time in my life ... a time where I have the freedom of thought combined with opportunities in which to write them down. On previous occasions of creativity there has existed a strong feeling of self-doubt, a doubt in my ability to express my thoughts 'properly' due to the lack of formal training. Although this feeling still exists, the need to rid my brain of thoughts, stories and memories overrides my fear of failure. And, I guess, there is the possibility I might just get better through practice!

So, here goes ... practice, practice, practice.