My head is spinning from our August (and September). I tend to have delayed reactions to things. We took two weeks away from the office for vacation and college drop off. I don’t like taking time away, I begin missing being in the office after about three days. That, and our home is now forever different. We all feel it. Not only did I lose my go to guy for help around the house, but the whole home dynamic has changed. Its natural and normal, but it still pulled at the heart strings. Then when we got home we had a pair of business relationships dissolve. Those hurt because they were people I felt would truly help us long term rather than short term. My wife is currently experiencing some difficulties at work and her uncle passed in September. Any one of these things is manageable. All together inside of one (two?) month(s) was rough. I tell you all this because life is real….
Many of you have asked where Elena has been these past two weeks. Covid went through her house. She, her husband, son, and father all caught it. Her father is currently in hospice care. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. It may be another week before she is back. When she does return, let’s all lift her up and brighten her day, the way she does for so many of us.
As for the rest above, this too shall pass. The adversity becomes our ally. We must allow the challenges we face in life make us stronger people. In this case, it means more concerning, more forgiving, more grace-filled. Thank you to all of the parents who came before us and encouraged us and prepared us for Tony going off to school. It was very much appreciated. As we have moved through this season, we will move onto the next with our heads held high and eyes on the horizon. Keep on Keepin’ on!
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