Not to Work

 One of the blessings of living here on Long Island is the ability to not have to earn an extra paycheck in the two months of summer. For me, the grind of the commute the other 10 months is a killer for me. It means that I have time for work and that’s about it. In the summer I can do little projects around the house, visit my parents and daughters, work at camp, and be a listening ear for others(but mainly my daughters and family). My wife works her normal busy work schedule. I see both of our roles as essential. I am also able to do the day to day tasks around the house that my wife and I usually do after work. Of course this summer I am doing my physical therapy and rehab. I think that somehow my wife looks down on me because I don’t have an official job, but perhaps it’s me be over sensitive. My wife is a fair woman. I see it that my family needs me not to be distracted for a couple of months. I look to the Lord. Striving for unity in purpose is always a work. Lord help us in this endeavor!