The road less traveled

I think it was bring your baby to the grocery store day.  I saw every single one, and I have to admit that after five, it started being a little tough.  I don't like to hide away from babies, or pregnant women, or anything baby related.  I don't exactly seek it out, as I still avoid the baby aisles at the store, but I don't like to totally close myself off to it.  I don't think it's healthy for me, and I don't think I'd be doing myself a favor, because one day, I would have to face a baby, and it would just be totally devastating.  Not every encounter I have is devastating but there are days, like today, when the reminders are so constant, that it does get to me.  

So, on my way home, I decided to take the scenic route home, instead of the straight shot highway.  The road less traveled.  I was blessed to see a snow capped mountains, a deer grazing, golfers enjoying the lovely Sunday weather, and people working hard to stay in shape - jogging, bicycling.  It allowed my mind to concentrate on happiness that exists around me.  Seeing babies made me think about what I've lost, but seeing everything else, reminded me that life can be wonderful.  Those babies have loving families just like Preston did.  The endless sight of babies shouldn't make me sad.  

I like to think I'm taking the road less traveled, by embracing the positives in life, the brightness that Preston brought to my life.  I try very hard to remember what I am grateful for every day, and try to discover the beauty that exists in our world.  Appreciate the small things in life.  Take a detour on the way home.  Take the scenic route like we did when we went to Cooperstown.  It was amazing, even if it took 20 extra minutes.  

So take the road less traveled.  It can be so refreshing.