Sanity Check

Over the course of this year my professional life has changed. I am no longer working as an Engineer and now am responsible for a new safety program here in Oklahoma. Not only am I resposible for the success and implementation of this program, I am am working in concert with a total of 7 companies in our corporation. My work schedule is hectic at best, not much time to sit and relax. Today is an exception and while I am enjoying the slowness of the day, I am bored. I have been traveling frequently, to Ohio, Nevada, and all across Oklahoma.
Some of you know my wife has changed jobs and now she will be traveling, going to Venezuela this weekend and will be gone for a week. We juggle our work lives and our personal lives to accomplish the things we need to do. I am not worried about taking care of the house or the kids while she is gone, but she is leaving the country, I will be worried sick about her until she gets home. I guess I am more worried about her safety than anything else, yes she is a big girl, but I still worry.
I know there are numerous folks here on the board that do not have a steady income, and I do pray for all of those than need help. I am not posting this for a pity party, but rather for my own sanity because sometimes I feel like everything is unravelling around me. It is difficult to keep it all together and maintain quality family time. There is always something to do. I know life is not simple, I know I am very fortunate to have what I have, a healthy family, a good job, and I am married to my best friend, I would be lost without her.
I guess the best course of action is to take each day, each task one at a time and do the best I can with what I have. My daughter graduates high school this year, more changes to come. Is there ever a point in ones life where things slow down and begin to get simple again? Is there really a chance at winning the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes and becoming independently wealthy?
I am also faced with my parents and their situation. My father turned 65 last weekend, they are broke, I am trying to help and guide them as best I can. But I dont want to be that way, I am trying to plan for my golden years, be responsible and save so I dont have to work till I die. These thoughts haunt me and I am worried that no matter what I do, it will not be enough.
Only time will tell. As I look back over the the last few years, I wonder how we did what we have done. Getting through the difficulties and almost hitting rock bottom. I thank God for Juli and the ability she has to remain strong and support me no matter what the odds. I truely hope that everyone has someone to lean on when you have times you feel like you cant take that next step. I thank you for you support as my adopted family, the friends I have made and relationships we have built.
Take care, and keep you chin up, have faith and persevere as things always have a way of working themselves out.

Bless you