Where has the time gone

I have been lurking in the corners of the internet for months now, just waiting for inspiration to hit. I am still waiting. I read so many of the important things being written, and some of the petty things, which has made me very reflective recently. I have a sibling in crisis, which has eaten up tons of my time, I have a daughter who is in crisis, which eats up the rest of the time, and I was just told my arthritis, which I have had since I was 18, has escalated, (my fingers are starting to turn inward), which is not even related to my Multiple Sclerosis!!!!!! Even though my life is so tough right now, and I mean tough, I have so much good. I have a great sewing room, I have 2 brand new machines, I have a new machine quilting frame, I have tons of fabric, and, I think I have the urge to sew again, I have an adorable husband, my dog is gorgeous, my youngest daughter is in a great university doing very well, and my kitchen is almost done, from a remodel we started in February!! Why, I went to the doctor yesterday, and found out I have lost 5 pounds, now how cool is that???? I was looking at my fabric today, and quilts I have done, and I have organized a group of quilters, to make a quilt for a friend who just retired, and, just knowing I have committed to that one thing, gives me some inspiration, even though I would love to just sit and mope. So, I hope to get inspired, and get moving.....
Here is a pretty picture taken last week in Illinois, of a heron, perched on a spit of land on the lake of the nuclear power plant where I met my wonderful hubby,,,,and it is calm, and reflective. Peaceful.