I've had a long, busy day, so I'll keep this post short. On a daily basis I notice things that I can do that I never dreamed possible. The other night I realized that I can cook over a hot stove top and hold John at the same time. Back in the day, I couldn't stand while cooking. I would think about how my mom would hold me while she cooked our family dinner every night. I always felt bad that I couldn't do that with my girls, but accepted it just the same. It's hard to believe that I can successfully do this task now. Plus, I'm sure there are moms out there that moan and groan when they have to make dinner with a child attached to their hip. To me, it is pure joy! Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a break from cooking, but when I do cook, I am grateful that I can do it with ease.
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Once again, I was overcome with so much joy. My niece, Mikaela, chose me to be her sponsor for her Confirmation. I met up with her and the rest of my family at the Cathedral of St. Paul. The beauty of the church alone is enough to stir up emotion in me, but knowing I had the ability to walk around among the hundreds of people and be a part of Mikaela's Confirmation brought tears to my eyes.
I love her so much! Fourteen years ago, I went to Mikaela's baptism. I had difficulty standing and sat for most of the day. As I stood behind her in the long line waiting for her turn to be Confirmed last night, many thoughts swam through my head: How did she grow up so fast? How can I be standing here in this long line independently? I'm wearing sandals and I'm not worried that I'll walk right out of them (or fall). And then I felt the presence of God as a bright light shone above me. All I could do is pray for Mikaela and give thanks for the life He has given me. I am always amazed at how much life has changed in three short years. Today, Winona's art class had a field trip to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) and then lunch at the Sculpture Garden. There were more parent volunteers than needed,. so parents were asked to meet the students at the MIA.
I volunteered to drive myself and three other moms downtown Minneapolis so we could spend this time with our fifth graders. This was the first field trip of Winona's that I was able to chaperon Back when she attended Ramsey Elementary, I was still in my scooter. Volunteering just wasn't an option. I would think about her all day as she would be on her field trips. I guess that's why today felt so special. Being able to drive downtown to spend the morning with my daughter and her classmates was such a special gift. When I look at the photo below, I can't help but smile. Wow! What a busy day I've had. I went to see a friends new house, went to Michael's to purchase a cupcake carrier, cleaned the house, made dinner AND dessert. The best part is that I did it all wearing flip flops!!!
Now, I'm getting ready to head out to my Girl Scout meeting. It's a warm, sunny day and I feel so blessed that I could phsyically get all of those tasks done today. Not long ago, I would have had to pick one item to cross off my list and call it a day. I am such a lucky lady! My balance has been off all day due to my wimpy cold and the heat. I found myself preventing falls and bumping into things all day. All I can do is laugh, right? As I notice the twitching and the balance issues I feel like I need an extra nap today. It's funny how that is. I'm hoping I get a really good night's rest and keep my stress levels down, so I can have a better day tomorrow.
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