So that last post was pretty emotional, huh? Many have been kind to check on me and offer sympathy. Thank you. It means a lot. I thought you would like to know that as emotions do, they ebbed and flowed and I am not feeling them so intensely. God has been gracious and I will share a short list of things I have thanked him for in the past two days:
A friend who called and let me cry.
A fun and listening ear in my mentor and friend "Aunt Sue."
The friend who came by with a birthday basket - complete with new really cool water colors.
That friend shared her own messy parent/kid stuff and provided connections that may benefit Peter.
Peter has been doing things I ask of him at home as well as responding to suggestions about the car and jobs.
A cool brisk walk while talking on the phone Sunday.
Sunday was a non productive day and I was okay with it.
A little turn in a quilt with hot coffee on my porch swing. I forgot how refreshing that space is until a friend reminded me.
I was inspired with an idea to promote my work as a Child Life Coach.
I had Monday off from work.
The bible study girls met earlier Monday so I could spend evening with mom.
Bible Study reminded me that the best miracle Jesus did for me was forgive my sins and give me his new life. That in itself is perspective changing.
Mom and I have been discussing (with documentation from her diaries) my grandparents and their deaths. (Much more enjoyable than that may sound.)
Mom's health has been good in spite of our exposing her to Covid in early December and her little heart flutter episode after Christmas. In both cases I felt like we saw miracles.
Peter's lack of transportation gives us time together in the car . We have had some good conversations
I tried out my Air fryer and the butternut squash was good.
I used my new water colors to make cards and it refreshed my soul.
And I have some really GREAT friends who have reached out or prayed.
For all of this I am very grateful!
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