Sunshine set herself up with a fingerknitting station
There are these moments that I like to wrap my heart around, to linger over and bring peace and happiness to those days that just seem to, well, go on forever.
The last few weeks have seen a lot of goodness, and a lot of challenge. And while those difficult times certainly do help clarify the beauty of one's life, I certainly have no photos to record these milestones...like my sweet girl traveling far, far away with my husband to Children's Hospital for her quarterly visit; my grandmother passing (at the age of 102 years old!); the road trip my sister and I took alone, without our children, to say goodbye; to return home to the stomach flu that settled into our home for several days and has no signs of relenting; the trip to the ER for one of the littles who fell out of bed and began vomiting (only to find out it was probably the stomach flu beginning)...
These are the moments that have dominated the last few weeks. But, I did manage to find some grace, some beauty, and some smiles along the way. And those, dear friends, are what have carried me through...er, are carrying me through.
Forrest wanted a haircut, his first in two years. Papa is definately the more experienced hair expert here as I have worn the same hairdo since I was in grade two...long and straight (oh, maybe there was a grade 7 perm in there that lasted 12 hours). Forrest's enthusiasm dwindled when he saw how short it really was, and like me at that age, a few tears were shed. I reminded him it will grow back,like my mother would tell me, and by soccer practice that night, he was over it and hasn't looked back since. I admire his adaptability...he teaches me so much!
While the flu bug is visiting, the books and puzzles have come out...oh, we do love puzzles!
And I love this last photo most of all...I was nervous leaving all three littles at home while I went to my granny's funeral for three days. There were a few tears shed, especially at night, (and some achingly empty mama arms), but all in all they did wonderfully well with Papa. And coming home, this was how I found them waiting for me...
Indeed, this image is held in my heart to carry me through any of life's obstacles.


