But Everyone Is Doing It!

Well, that might be an exaggeration, but it seems like there are a lot of blogs out there. Blogs about religion, cooking, workouts, etc. What do I have to offer that hasn't already been done? I'm not sure. Someone else just posted that keeping a blog is therapeutic. Since I'm not interested in forking over the dough for some probably much need therapy with a professional, I thought I'd try this first and see if I can get any relief. "Relief from what?" you ask. I'm not really sure. I live a pretty charmed life. I have supportive parents, including my in-laws, a wonderful husband and three really great kids. I work part time (insert hysterical laughter here) as a choir director for my parish. I am a grad student working on an MA in music. AND, as if that weren't enough, I am homeschooling my children this year. I think this is where the needing therapy comes in, and now I'm afraid I may be setting my children up to need it as well. All joking aside, I am very excited to begin homeschooling my kids. I foresee lots of fun and lots of time to just be. Hopefully, I won't end up looking or acting like the teacher in the photo. I hate to be selfish and pray for myself, but in the best interest of the children, I will be asking God for lots of patience and understanding.

The title of this blog reflects our mission in life: heaven. It is a difficult journey that requires faith and stamina. Have you ever done a cardio workout on the stair-mill? It's like trying to go up the down escalator. It really takes a lot of effort to get to the top, but it's worth it. Your body is healthier for it. The same can be said as we make our way to the top of the stairwell to heaven. It's a long and arduous trek, but our soul is better for it.