Healthy Perspective
It would be so great if we could get it all done. There are dead trees to be cut down, logs to be split, a trail to be improved, the round pen needs to be graded/raked, there is rusty barbed wire to be removed and new fencing to be installed in its place, waterways need to be cleared, motors need maintenance, paddocks need to be cleaned, horses need attention, our web site stalled at the “under construction” page… It goes on and on.
The challenge is to maintain a state of mind that is at peace with the reality of right now. 
There will always be more to do than we are able to get done. Each moment deserves our best selves to be present, regardless any number of unfinished projects awaiting our attention. There is an art to maintaining a healthy perspective about what matters most, and being able to radiate a positive peacefulness to people and animals around us.
It is not an art that I have strong skills at practicing, but I am motivated by a desire to not be the guy who short changes himself and others by devaluing the present moment by excessively fretting over all the things that haven’t happened yet.
Relative Something 
Well stated! As long as you get a tomorrow, there is time to get more done. When I feel like that, I often think of all the things I’ve had the opportunity to do that Linda never got…..
Even with all of the overload – I love the feeling I get that you and Cyndie are “living” (maybe ‘like crazy’), but you are always doing things that are making progress at Wintervale! Keep the faith, and have fun working hard!
MM
Mary
October 25, 2013 at 1:35 pm
I like your comment, Mary. 🙂
and thanks for sharing your journey, dad.
❤ E
elysa
October 25, 2013 at 6:55 pm
It’s an honor and a pleasure, my dear, especially in that you follow along!
johnwhays
October 25, 2013 at 7:22 pm
Thanks Elysa! I sometimes think how nice it would have been to follow my parent’s lives like you get to do! You have such great parents!!!!
MM
Mary
October 25, 2013 at 7:28 pm
Yes, thanks, Marebare. I sure hope Linda is smiling down on this adventure with Mom and Dad. We can use all the help we can get. Luckily, the hard work is VERY fun!
johnwhays
October 25, 2013 at 7:20 pm