Long Ride Home

Sometimes, as you go through life, you focus on the things that happen and you end up forgetting who you are -- who you once were. People sing about it, write about, make movies about; you hear about it constantly, but you never realize when it happens to you.

I am the happiest person in the world. I truly am. I have a gorgeous husband, an adorable son, the house that I've wanted for years, a comfortable job, and enough money to survive (though not much more than that).

On top of that, I'm not one of those people who doesn't realize what I have. I thank God at least once a day for giving me these things.

But, I forgot who I was. It's as simple as that. Yes, we all change as we get older, but there are certain things that are important -- things you're supposed to retain. I lost some of them. Not all -- there's still a lot of me in here -- but some of the important stuff slipped through the cracks.

I was reminded today of the things that I missed. All it took were six beautiful songs to make me remember where I was, and where I wanted to be. Listening to this music makes me feel complete -- like finding an old friend, and realizing just how much of you went missing when you lost them.

So, I'm still the happiest person in the world. I just had a much-needed reminder of who I am, and who I always hope to be.