Mother’s Day

Good But Overwhelming

Good but overwhelming!

Austin, my date for the “formal” awards celebration  tonight was experiencing quite a lot of anxiety. He was exited to dress up and go and it was all good until he saw the silverware! I was laughing and chatting and then I look over....he was about to implode. I quickly asked what was wrong, he sat there shaking his head, “I don’t know what to do.”

Thinking this is good for him, but man I guess I should have prepped him for this. I was mid-conversation so I hand him my phone and said, “Okay, no biggie, just google it!” He sat there googling what silverware to use first.

I glanced back over and noticed he was really distressed. I quietly explained the pieces and we started on the first course. He said, “I’m just going to watch you...” A coworker sitting with us said to him I don’t know either, I just use whichever one gets the food to my mouth the quickest! 😀 He relaxed a bit more after that.

When the main course came out he dove right in! I wondered if he even noticed the mashed potatoes were purple and then there it was! He turned with a little snort and said, “I’m not sure if they’re purple because they are poisonous or someone just thought it’d be fun, but they’re good!” Lol!

I sat there thinking about the comment, “I’ll just watch you and do what you do!” Wow, such a great reminder of the responsibility we have as parents; they are watching, learning, and mimicking! When you’re not sure what to do look to someone you trust and copy them.

Lord help me in the example I’m setting as it serves to mold the future.

First Place

First place!! 🏅 

Austin and I did a 5K today. We came in under our goal, but pretty much dead last. After lots of pep talks along the way and promises of an extra donut he finished, and I am proud of him, actually of both of us! I was determined to set the example of pressing and finishing! (I am so out of shape, so even a dinky 5K took determination).

It rained the whole time, which I found refreshing. I told Austin the only way we aren’t finishing is if it storms, but I’m not gonna lie, I did pray for lightening at one point so they’d pull us off the course, lol! ⚡️⛈

My good buddy and encourager (and Marathon Runner) Britt, finished and then walked to meet us and walk with us the last half mile! 💜  Beaver met us at the finish with clapping, cheers, and photo taking! 

At one point I said, “Austin, we are going to finish, at least I am, and it would be a lot more fun if we remain positive” he replied, “my feet positively hurt, I’m positively hungry, and I’m positive that frog there is in heaven.” In the end he agreed he had fun, now we have to practice up and do another! 

We decided that our theme would be Matthew 20:16a “The first shall be last and the last shall be FIRST!”  And taking artistic license, WE FINISHED FIRST!! 🏅🏃‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️

15 going on 50!

I feel like I should write a “15” letter but the “10” one still fits so well.  In fact, not much has really changed, right? It’s just than now we have kids (we thought they could trust us with those??! 😊), new jobs, moved to a new state, we eat crab more often, and we live the RV Life on the ocean!!  WOWZER who would have thought? I love that you support my dreams. Aspirations, and quirky whims!  I love the Dad that you are, to Austin and D and the fur-kids, and I love that you continue to seek ways to inspire hope and instill a sense of belonging and normalcy for those who are struggling on life’s journey. It’s a fun ride…most of the time…so I guess I will stick with you for now!!  Here’s to another 15! XO, me