Today was a good, but long, day. The girls and I went to Sherwood Forest Faire and Joshua had a baseball game. His team won - BIG - and he got to play a fair amount.
At the Renaissance Fair there was a show with birds of prey. There was a beautiful owl they brought out...Artemis. He was still young and instead of hooting, he made a funny little childish "Meeh" sound (if you've ever heard pre-teens or teenagers "meep" -- that's what it sounded like).
When they brought the owl out - I immediately thought of my mother. She collected owls for years and she would have so loved this little guy. But, there was no pain or anguish...no tears...just joy. Joy, and appreciation for God's creation and for what my mother would have loved so much. If I could have brought Artemis the owl home with me, I would have.
It was really a wonderful day -- although I'm exhausted and my feet are horribly swollen and I'm going to have to sleep with them elevated tonight. Hannah and her friend, Magaly, had a great time. Sarah made some new friends and had a wonderful time. And Joshua had a great time back home playing baseball and winning with his team.
Tomorrow is Easter. Adam gets off work at 6am. We'll go to church at 9:30 and then back here for lunch with my dad (eek! I forgot to buy cascarones for the kids!!! Hopefully I can find some on the way home from church tomorrow). And then an afternoon visit with Brian, Krizsti, and Gordy --- one of my oldest and dearest friends and his family.
I am truly blessed...I have wonderful, brilliant, talented, beautiful children who love me and will talk to me about everything in their lives...I have a fabulous husband who loves me no matter what and who I don't see nearly often enough...I have a job that I love...I have a fantastic dad who still gets extra paper towels and toilet paper at Sam's just for me...a wonderful sister-in-law who is trying to kill me with the cookies and cupcakes she's making...silly, funny dogs...amazing neighbors...and, most importantly, a Savior who gave himself for my failings. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
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Such a fun read and I so agree about the blessings. I was particularly glad God blessed me with your friendship this Easter weekend as it was not the one my family expected. Love you!
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