I have very little of it. I like instant gratification. That’s why I knit with big needles…you can see progress quickly. However, those stitches are awfully loose with big holes in them. The scarf made from big needles may be decorative but the wind will whip right through it. So it just goes to show, patience truly IS a virtue and the results are better and longer lasting.

One week ago, I put my house on the market. It has shown several times. It hasn’t sold. I’m sitting over here drumming my fingers on the table going “Come on, already…buy the darned thing so I can move on with my life!” One week. Seven days. Why am I so impatient? Because, I lost my patience once I got high speed internet. I lost the ability to sit on the porch for hours watching the birds and butterflies when I started working 60 hour weeks. I forgot how to anticipate pleasure when the DVD was invented and I could watch seven years of West Wing in a few weeks.

So, here’s my solution to the angst of wondering when the house will sell (because, honestly…I WILL drive myself bat s#&@ crazy waiting if I don’t resolve to approach it differently!). I’m going to forget I ever bought this house in the first place. I’m going to pretend I am a gypsy and the only home I own is on two wheels and I tow it behind a Ford. I’m going to let go and let God be my real estate agent in charge of sales. It’s not my house anyway. God has just been gracious enough to let me live in it. I’m going to move over and get out of His way. He has big plans for me and when He’s ready for me to take my next big step, He’ll bring the perfect buyer! In the meantime, I’m going to enjoy a beautiful Colorado summer and camp as much as possible, go fishing, roast marshmallows, go to fairs and festivals, listen to live music, eat watermelon, travel to WV to see family and friends….you name it, I’m doing it. Because this is summer. This is my time to have fun. I’m not going to ruin it by worrying about something I have no control over anyway.

Happy 1st Day of Summer, everyone!!!