Priorities

First of all, I've been home sick today. I have felt bad ever since Friday morning, but Sunday the bottom fell out. I waited as long as I could today, but by noon I had to call it in.

I don't take sick days. I lose at least four or five every year just because I don't get sick often. Today was awful, and to top it off, half of my bottom lip is swollen and sore. I don't know what's causing it, but I'm sure as heck not posting a picture up here of it.

When I get sick, full of medicine and just plain down, I think about a lot of things. Tonight, I've been dwelling on my priorities. I may not have felt well, but I've enjoyed being at home with my family.

Football season is a really rough time for people in the news business, especially those of us who shoot the games and have families. For me, I'm shooting the high school games not only to get a little extra green in the pocket, but because I know my sports director needs help. I shoot the Alabama home games because... well, I'm a Bama graduate. Any chance I can get into the game for free (no matter how bad they're playing), it's a bonus.

My family realizes my job requires extra hours from time-to-time, but it's hard not being with them a couple of days out of the week. I mean, I see them, but we don't spend time doing things. It's a, "Hi, my day was...," type of deal.

I'm not complaining at all, but I've just wondered where my priorities are sometimes. Am I putting my relationship with God first? Am I giving Amy the security and care she requires? Am I watching Alyssa grow up every step of the way?

I'm not a perfect person by any stretch of the imagination, but am I doing the best I can with my life? I'd like to think I'm working hard in all that I do, but I'm also thinking I could slow down sometimes and enjoy the little moments.

I didn't mean to get all mental, but I just needed to pound the keys and clear my head. It's been a rough day fighting this mess in my body, and I needed a chance to unwind. I pray tomorrow will be a better day. :-)