When life gives you lemons...

You know the rest of the saying. So, I recently tested positive for that pesky virus that causes us to isolate when we get it. Agonizing and totally bored after a couple of days being stuck inside. Thankfully, my husband didn't get it and he and my son have been taking great care of me. I mean, who doesn't like breakfast in bed, day after day? The good news--or lemonade--is that when our daughter arrives for her spring break, I should be in the "all clear" and able to hang out with everyone. I am so glad the timing is working out!

What a crazy couple of years!

I know--it's been crazy for everyone. On top of a pandemic, we moved to Northern Colorado. So, there you go. While it started out as an anxiety-producing time for me, I really love where we've landed. 

I was even able to get a job and I started about a month after we arrived. That has been really good for me. Today we had a lot of snow, so I didn't have to go in. 

I've recently joined two choirs! One at church and the other in the community. It's good to get out and have something else to do than just work. I found that I was really bored at night just watching Netflix. 

We will survive!

I'm tired.  It has been a few, long months of this pandemic.  I know I will get through it.  I'm thankful our addition was completed before I started working from home, as well as having air conditioning.  It's good to remember just how good I got it.  I'm healthy.  My family is healthy.  I have a roof over my head.  And food on the table.  

I do miss some things from before, however.  I miss traveling carefree.  I miss planning trips.  I want to go to Europe!  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love to travel and experience different cultures.  So, this staying home all the time is hard.  I can't wait to explore this big world again in the future.

In other news, we drove 18 hrs to Kansas to pick up a new puppy.  He was the runt of the litter, but don't tell him that.  He's BIG!  He has a huge personality and he keeps us on our toes.  Since we are home, it's a good time for a pup.  I hope I can survive until his baby teeth fall out.  He seems to be fitting in the family.  If only the cats would want to play with him.  We have time.

My daughter will go off to college this fall.  In just a few weeks, she will be on her own.  It's not what any of us envisioned for her freshman year.  She's handling it really well, from what I can see.  This age group seems better equipped for all that life can throw our way compared to other age groups.  Time will only tell...

Blue

I attended a memorial service today for a 25 year old who ended his own life.  No parent should ever have to bury their own child.  The church was packed.  Every person who spoke did eloquently--not too short, not too long.  

I've never felt so down or hopeless that I didn't want to be here.  But, people actually do have those feelings.  It's so hard to reconcile that people are in that much pain.  It makes me very sad to think of their suffering.  

I took my son with me today.  There were so many young adults in the church.  My son is the same age as the brother who was left behind.  They go to high school together and attend Sunday school together.  I know the mom from church and other things.  She is a lovely person who has had a lot of tragedy in her life--not including this one.  My prayer is for strength for both of them.  I pray they will feel the love of Christ surrounding them.  

This was the first funeral/memorial that I attended where a parent has outlived the child.  In all my days, I hope I never have to experience another one.  

Tonight we are hosting some scientists from China.  I think they have been in town for a few days.  One of them was here a few years ago for several months.  He's a nice guy.  I think we'll have burgers and hot dogs.  I mean, we can't serve them Chinese Food, can we?!?!  I'm such a slacker though.  I used to make homemade desserts (I'm good at it) but I haven't had time this week.  I like working full time but it cuts into my creativity!  And housework.  

Other than that, there is not a lot going on.  A birthday party (dinner party) to attend to Saturday evening with friends.  I'm looking forward to a lazy Saturday morning...