Hiding in the Shell! Taking a Break from It All!

Sometimes, I wonder if I crawled into my own shell if my problems would just go away... If I could take a "mental escape" from the drudgeries of everyday life; and then the reality of it slaps me in the face that all those challenges will still most likely be present, BUT maybe time away would help me get a clearer perspective, or a change of perspective.

Jesus went away to a quiet place after ministering... I think we should all take time to do that. I know for me, I have difficulty finding time away! I really am already "away" so much from the children... that I just want to come home and "be!" I work two jobs at the hospital (a regular 40 hour job and an add'l part-time crisis calls 2-3 nights per wk), and then, Ben and others expect me to participate in church activities/meetings. I really want to be more involved at church, but that is difficult for me, because I miss the time being with my children, and they are already growing so fast. Ben and I have made a commitment to constantly keep our schedules in check so that we are spending quality time with the children and not being bombarded by too much of the other.

It would be nice just to "be," ya know? I feel like I'm always on the go. I want to escape...with Ben and the kids... ah, it would be nice...maybe one day! Until then, I take my daily "mental escapes" to get me through! Anyone else have these thoughts?

(These pics were taken the last day we were in Rochester with Sherri and Caleb!)