Dr Kelly Fleming

When I was young, I couldn’t wait to become “older”.

I knew I would get an education, hopefully a job and of course there would be bills to pay. But how prepared was I for the “real” world?

As an adult there have been so many times I wanted to slam on the breaks and say “wait a minute, this is not what I had planned.” Then again, I really did not make exact plans because I really did not know what being an adult and my life ahead would be like.

So many responsibilities, loss, grief, and trying to balance every aspect of life. All the curve balls thrown at me over the years.

Sometimes, I wish I could just hide away for a few weeks. No one around. No responsibilities. No one to answer questions about work, insurance, taxes, bills, etc.

Sometimes life is just overwhelming. Not the picturesque view of a teenager who wants to “grow up”.

If only there could be a break from all responsibilities just for a week or two. Nothing with me but my Bible and prayer book. A time to completely forget everything and everyone who depends on me and the world that I have to make an accounting to each week with bills, etc.

Oh what a lovely dream.