Day after Christmas

 That’s today, although it started out as another Christmas, with my dad. It was a good morning getting ready and cleaning up a bit and enjoying Freya. And then we had pizza and lots of nice gifts from Grampy. And nice to have everyone there. Even Melissa and even Grace. My Dad was a bit emotional too. And he has decided to retire this summer. Big news and big change for him. It feels like so much happens so quickly sometimes. And I can’t keep up mentally. It’s been one of the business weeks of the year. A week ago was Peter’s friend party. Wow. That seems like a month ago now. In a week we had three birthday parties and six Christmas celebrations and Christmas itself. And all the wonderful and very busy things that go with it. And we got a kitten. And had family over three times and Chris over another time besides that. And I’ve cooked duck now. And wrapped and ribboned with Ryan. I’m completely exhausted. Physically and emotionally. I was so grateful today for a few moments in the car alone to pray. I love my boys and Ryan so much. They ground me and build me up at the same time. I am so blessed. And there were lots of happy moments today. And lots of peaceful moments mixed in with all the exciting and full days. 

But today I feel grateful for the future. I am grateful I get to keep trying. And so thankful that good families are not perfect, but they know how to repair when things get broken. I need to keep reminding myself if that. And not be afraid to do repairs. Because of Christ we can be repaired and so can our relationships.