Sounds of Life

I sit here, listening to the background noise around me. I hear dogs playing together, collars jingling. I hear "WordGirl" saving the day as Wyatt plays with his Bakugans and Batmans. I hear the sound of food being prepared and Sami calling her mama to help her. It is not a quiet house. It is alive with activity and life. For the last four days, I have been here alone with the dogs sitting quietly by my feet. I don't mind the silence, but I do not like the isolation from loved ones. My only reprieve came two days ago, when Jack, Kami and the gang stopped by for a visit. It was a welcome break to the solitude. I love hearing the kids banter with one another. I love the sounds that Elijah makes while trying to mimic speech. It tickles me when an occasional word comes out of the babble. Cartoons coming alive from the tv screen and laughing, talking and even the moments of silence shared with others. God was wise in His infinite wisdom when He stated man should not be alone. He filled our souls with a need for others. Times to share, whether they are vocal or quiet, are not meant to be for a crowd of one. I thank God for my family, for the sounds of every day life coming around the corners, filling our walls and hearts with happy memories.