Today was a warm, sunny, beautiful day. It was wonderful to be out with my family away from the house doing something besides working. We went to the park to take the canoe around the lake and then up the river. It was lovely to be outside and it was peaceful on the lake. Once we got out of the canoe we took a short hike up a path on that leads around the lake. This was a small state park near our apartment and we were only on the lake and river for about two hours. 

I still find my mind wandering a lot lately and can't really focus on any one particular thing. I still think a lot about my sister and really thought about her while I was walking through the woods. I have always loved taking hikes and seeing things in nature, she would not have enjoyed today unless she could have sunbathed. She loved a good tanning session. I love the peacefulness of nature and how we can observe without invading or intruding into an animal's life. 

I enjoyed today being able to walk along the path, I feel that that's what I am doing right now treading along a path trying to find my way. Friday, I found out that I only have three classes left to complete my master's degree. This is exciting for me, it is the completion of a degree I am attempting to complete for the second time. I was sidetracked once before by moving my family to Ohio when I only had two classes left to complete my degree. I have felt a little distracted these past few weeks, but I will complete my degree, it means too much to me. It is a goal I set for myself, I am still aiming for it and I intend to attain it. 

I am glad to have this diary, it does help me focus. I hope others out there will find this refreshing to know that there is hope and the power of positive thinking. I have my family, my mom and dad, my husband and two sons, a niece and a nephew, not to mention three dogs and two cats. I love them all very much!!