Whew.
It is a mess around here.
I'm not sure how else to describe it, really, other than life is real messy right now.
A couple of weeks ago we lost my father-in-law, tragically, and suddenly. To say that we are lost, and having trouble knowing how to go on, is an understatement. We were *just* finding our way after the last tragedy, four years ago. Just beginning to smile again. Just finding the joy in the new memories being made. And now . . . what?
That's been my question for the last two weeks. 'What now?' Of course, I just want to scoop up my mom-in-law, and move her right in with us. But, I'm not real sure she'll go for that. {Orrr ~ has anyone searched mother-in-law cottages on Pinterest? Adorable!} But I think our first step is just that, a step. One step, and then another toward living again. I am reminded how short this life is. How little time we have with one another. So my goal is to do MORE. Even when I feel like doing less. To make more memories with my daughters and husband, my mother-in-law, and my own parents. More sleepouts on the living room floor. More nature walks. More time with my girls in the kitchen. More life, less stress. More trust, less control.
That's the plan, Stan. To seek out a little bit of joy in this world of chaos and confusion.
Big hugs from me to you, in case you are feeling lost too.
