LOST

Things that went right today:

1) Gorgeous sun shining today
2) Lab tests back on Jake's tick...no lymes!
3) getting new tile to replace the linoleum in the main floor bath


Our family really enjoyed the TV show LOST. Ok who am I kidding here? We were obsessed. Every Tuesday night we gathered around together to revel in the latest drama on the mysterious island. We laughed and cried last week when the saga came to an end with the series finale. So in tribute to all the fun we had, today I will ask this question...if you knew in advance you were going to be stranded on a deserted island for the rest of your days, what five things would you choose to take with you? At first glance it's kind of a flippant question. I mean that would never really happen right? But I think in pondering the answer you can reveal a lot to yourself about what you value most. When it comes right down to it, what things you are most grateful for. Here's what I would choose to take:

1) Family Photo Album: I would rather have my family with me of course, but would hate to doom them even in theory to life on the island forever. But they are my greatest joys. I would not want the memory of their faces to fade. Would open the pages and relive our good times together when I felt lonely. Their love would be my strength no matter where I was in the world or in what circumstance.
2) Hand Weights: Fitness is very important to me. I would not want to lose my physical strength, but also workouts make me feel confident and happy. Gotta love endorphins. And I'd want to be sure if ever rescued that I still looked hot right?
3) Scriptures: I know I could always turn to God in prayer in my darkest hours, but to have his word with me would fill up my soul. Keep me full of faith and hope.
4) Rubiks cube: Life would get really boring sometimes I'm sure, so I would need entertainment and activity to keep my mind sharp. Plus I know that being stranded for years with absolutely nothing else to do is the only way in this lifetime I would have a chance of solving the crazy thing.
5) Gigantic chocolate bar: No explanation needed here.

There are many things I would miss, but at the core what am I grateful for? Family, Fitness, Faith, Fun and yes...chocolate. If I could have those things with me in some measure, the island could still be a joyful place in spite of it's challenges. So what's on your list? And can someone please tell me what the heck we're supposed to do on Tuesday nights now?