This morning I took 3 beautiful, healthy children to a safe,
free, successful school in my relatively new, still under warranty van. Then I
spent time with my beautiful, healthy baby sharing our daily conversation about
where the kids went, where Daddy is and where Grandpa is. We also talked about the
world around us – plane sightings, dogs, neighbors and fire trucks especially –
childlike wonder is contagious.
Then home to our safe, relatively clean, smelling-like-muffins-from-breakfast
house filled with the things we love and the pictures that remind us of the
people and times we cherish .
In my hand I hold a connection to my husband, my email, my
bank account, my photos, my playlist and my entertainment of choice – Pinterest
and Chickionary. I can connect with childhood friends and become nostalgic over
my contact list; I know she’s gone, I just can’t bring myself to delete it.
Later, after running and a shower, I’ll head to work where I
am trusted with the intimate secrets, shame and hopes of people who have been
hurt by life but are choosing to work through their pain and step back into the
light. Their task is hard and I am fortunate to help them on their journey and privileged
to celebrate with them.
How blessed am I?
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