The week started off with a shock as we learned that our friend Iarla Mullarkey had passed away last Sunday. It was hard for me because last week I traveled all week on business and missed both the viewing and the memorial service. I think when you miss a funeral or viewing, it is almost surreal and at times you think “this didn’t really happen because I never really saw them in the casket.” But I know that it did happen and we will have to deal with that reality sooner or later.

The week then became hectic as I traveled to Boston, Chicago and San Francisco all in one week. I will admit up front that I am no longer as young as I used to be. I remember in “my younger days” that I could travel like this for weeks in a row (I have done it many times) with no problem. But after I returned yesterday, I was wiped out. I felt the aftereffects even today as I struggled to stay awake during church this morning.

I am hoping that my working out (only on weekends right now) will help with my energy and allow me to keep my stamina and energy high. I don’t know how my friends do it. Katherine with five kids. Stephanie, a transplant coordinator, who is always on call. Nathan and Kerrie who run a business. Rebecca working and trying not to show her worry for her mother.

If you have a secret that you would like to share on how you manage to keep it all together and get it all done (if there is anyone out there that actually does), please let me know.