I guess life is always interesting but the way we are handling things are different and things happening are crazy: Corona virus or COVID-19 and then George Floyd's tragic death. . .
From school being canceled, to weddings, funerals and graduation ceremonies postponed or canceled - it feels weird. Masked people is normal now - when to me that was literally so foreign. I recall being in China and so many people wore masks to help their breathing because of the pollution there. Life has been on pause and now, nearly half the year is over. It's like a strange time warp. How is it the end of May??? I don't understand but I know and believe in a God that is gracious and merciful - through this all - I trust Him.
Tonight, we spent the evening outside and enjoyed the night with our neighbors. We had fun conversing about rocks (Peter was soooo kind to Colton - as normal - but he gifted Colton his childhood rock collection! Amazing!), traveling, Spanish, Spain, Chile, Argentina, bikes, work, crafting, and more! I shared that 11 years ago right now I was in SPAIN! I just adore that country and felt THE strongest connection to a place I have never ever experienced before or since. (I would love to go back one day and take my boys!)
When I think back on the days and nights that I dreamed of being a mama and a wife - and now to hold the things that I love so dear and to BE a mama and a wife - it's so wonderful! I was able to live an independent and single life prior to getting married, I have a different and very important outlook on life and I am so thankful for the opportunities that shaped me into the woman/wife/mother/sister/daughter I am today.
After dinner, the little boys were playing (climbing up and down our bed, playing sword fight with my pool noodles (cut in half to support my tall boots), and getting tickled and giggling to no end...for a quick moment I decided to hide. And then Jeff and I hopped under the covers, cuddled, and cracked up laughing at the things our boys were doing! Precious moments! Then we reminisced about having children and used to just laugh and be entertained by our pups, but now we just admire and are entertained by our little honey bunnies! Life is so good! I'm so thankful and my heart is so full of gratitude.
Our family was all at our house this past weekend and it was great to be together for Memorial Day. We do have so much to be thankful for and now embrace it more after going through these strange times. Although, in the midst of everything seemingly bad happening in our world, I've had some pretty amazing conversations with Colton about Jesus, death, and heaven. We've talked about heaven's gold streets, treasures, your spirit and more...like how went to the cemetery to visit my Grandparents...their spirits went to heaven but their bodies are buried in the ground.
Anyways....Life had been throwing some wild curve balls lately -- but there are good things happening and you can look for the positive in spite of all the negative. Life is sweet and full. I'm and thankful.
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