After over a month, almost two of being absent here, you'd think I'd be bubbling over with news and goings-on. The only real thing I feel like sharing is just how tired I am! These past weeks have been just beautiful, and draining, and lovely and hard. And now, descending slowly down to earth from heaven, if you will, I am struck by how spent I am.
In fact, the only ambition I have is to make a good hearty pot of bone broth soup. That's what my body needs, I think. And curl up with a good book, perhaps outside in the sun. :) I doubt very much any of that will happen, except the soup, but it's nice to dream! I am so thankful for the sunshine. It just perks my mood right up! In fact, on this second day of May, I am thankful for many things...
- for Skype, WhatsApp, and connecting to far away sisters
- for birdsong, and the muted chirping going on just before dawn
- for seeing a 5-year old so excited to paint something
- for kindred spirits, dear friends, and good company
- for feast days
- for quieter and often cuddly moments with a certain 2 year old darling
- for baby coos, smiles and peekaboo laughing (and those kissable cheeks!)
- for the warm sunshine on my back, my shoulders and my hands... especially after a seemingly long winter
- for the joy of running after little children outside
- for planning gardens, plants, and just anything green sprouting!
- for deep conversations in the car with a seven-year old on route to wherever
- for painting. Oh how I've missed painting. I could shout with the sheer joy of picking up a paintbrush!
- for reading together in the evenings before bed
I wish you many such thankful moments! Christ is risen!
In fact, the only ambition I have is to make a good hearty pot of bone broth soup. That's what my body needs, I think. And curl up with a good book, perhaps outside in the sun. :) I doubt very much any of that will happen, except the soup, but it's nice to dream! I am so thankful for the sunshine. It just perks my mood right up! In fact, on this second day of May, I am thankful for many things...
- for Skype, WhatsApp, and connecting to far away sisters
- for birdsong, and the muted chirping going on just before dawn
- for seeing a 5-year old so excited to paint something
- for kindred spirits, dear friends, and good company
- for feast days
- for quieter and often cuddly moments with a certain 2 year old darling
- for baby coos, smiles and peekaboo laughing (and those kissable cheeks!)
- for the warm sunshine on my back, my shoulders and my hands... especially after a seemingly long winter
- for the joy of running after little children outside
- for planning gardens, plants, and just anything green sprouting!
- for deep conversations in the car with a seven-year old on route to wherever
- for painting. Oh how I've missed painting. I could shout with the sheer joy of picking up a paintbrush!
- for reading together in the evenings before bed
I wish you many such thankful moments! Christ is risen!
Well hello there, so nice to see you in your space my friend. Happy to hear all is well in your world, but sorry to hear you are feeling tired. I can imagine life is full right now, in a good way, but it can still be draining. Take care of yourself mama.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kim. Can't wait to catch up with you and see how things have been going for you! xo
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