A Week of Education?

Surprise, I'm making another attempt at blogging. I don't spend time blogging because I spend too much of my computer time enjoying the blogs of others. There's some real talent and fun experiences out there in cyberspace.

The best thing I have done for myself lately is spending a week at Education Week. I even stayed in the dorms. I spent almost all of my time listening to inspiring teachers, studying my notes, my scriptures and reading. I came home with every intention for "change" Or would a better word be "improvement?" Alas, the minute I drove in our driveway I knew I was in trouble because it seemed as if an intentional maze was created to thwart any attempt to get in my house or to "leave the world behind." Scrap metal lay strewn on the driveway, a dumpster came next, this was followed by a dump truck in the middle of the driveway and rose bushes blocking the only way to drive around the truck. The motor home was still taking up a big portion of the driveway and because it was there, Zak and Rachael's cars were parked further out in the lane. "We have a used-car lot," the devil mimicked. Continuing on I found I had to drive on the grass to get around Jeff's Toyota. I opened the garage and there sat our red truck--smack-dab in the middle of the garage. Thus, I was unable to pull in the garage. I started to cry as the words came to my mind, "Welcome home, Lori." I should have gone in the house and secluded myself until I gained my composure, but because Michelle had called me just as I found the maze, I was on the phone with her and didn't think about the consequences of finding Jeff and crying. I will say no more on this subject other than I ruined his day. I am still so sorry!!! On the ride home from Provo all I really wanted to do when I got home was run to Jeff, throw my arms around him and thank him for allowing me to spend this wonderful week filling my cup to overflowing. So, my question is, "How do you leave the world behind you?" I am sorely lacking in my ability to figure this great "need" out. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to advise.