Sheen & Snow Day

Thankful for the snow day today.  My youngest was running a fever this morning and far from his normal energetic self, fell asleep on the couch around lunch time.  It was good that what was going to be a very busy day turned into a very quiet day.  The kids did go out and play in the snow this afternoon which was good.  It was good for Sarah and I too.  We had time to just talk and spend time together today as well and enjoy time with the kids.  Tonight we had a family movie night and still got the kids to bed on time.  Hopefully this quiet and family day today will help everyone be ready for a regular rest of the week.  I know that I am feeling good and relaxed after one of the better days off I have had in a while.  Going to clean up the kitchen a little and ride the bike and call it a night.

I contrast our life today with the very sad life I see unfolding for Charlie Sheen.  Sarah and I caught a few minutes of his interview on NBC this morning while we were watching the cancellations.  The man seems rather unhinged.  I saw an article today where some mental health professionals wondered about possible manic behavior.  I don't know whether his behavior is the result of his lifestyle, ego, or an illness, but I do know that I would rather have the quiet and family day I had today then the life he lives of hedonistic excess.  I pity the man especially because of the emptiness of his life now and the unfortunate implications of his current state on his future state.  He is the very picture of lost.  Very sad.

On a final note, I was saddened to see today that a girl that I had in my youth group down at Turner Village years ago was killed in a car accident in Auburn.  She was a very sweet girl in youth group and I was sorry to hear of her passing.  Prayers for her friends and family.