It is getting warmer in this part of the world. It was a few days ago in the afternoon. Everybody was outside. I took a minute to capture that moment.

Have a lovely day,

Sofija

I used PicMonkey, a free online photo editor, to make this collage.

Friends,

how was your week? Ours took an unexpected turn to put it mildly. Last Friday evening, my husband is out riding his mountain bike, I got that dreaded call. You know the call from a stranger telling you that your husband asked him to call you because he is too hurt to do it himself?? The dreaded ride to the trail head where you wonder how bad it is. Cause you know it is bad when he can’t get home himself or even call. Then the relief to see two people helping him into the car. The nervous ride to the nearest ER (which ER do you go to anyway, urgent care is probably closed, the hospital ER is always crazy busy). All this with a husband who is trying hard not to pass out. The kids at home alone worried about their dad, and wondering when we will be back.

To make a long story short: his elbow was broken pretty badly. He had surgery 5 days later, where they placed a plate in his elbow with tuns of screws holding it all together. He will be in a cast for six weeks and might lose 10% of motion.

So that is how our week went. The pictures of the tulips is a calming distraction from the mayhem surrounding us. But I am grateful because it could have been worse. And I am grateful for good friends and neighbors willing to help. And awesome kids who can be trusted to stay at home.

-Sofija

“See that you do not look down on one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.”

Matthew 18:10

I wanted my post to be cheerful, as I always try to be positive and cheerful. But sometimes life happens and you can’t do business as usual. In the last few weeks I have heard too many stories about children getting hurt. It makes me ever more thankful for each day my children are safe and are allowed to keep their innocence. My prayer is for all parents to be able to do the same.

This is my one of my favorite morning prayers the church prays during Lent:

Lord God almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day: Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

-Sofija

Friends,

I hate saying goodbye. I feel like there is always a part of me that leaves with the ones who are departing.

After spending close to three weeks with us the Hollands left for their next destination.  This past week was so full with music, dinners, shows, school, friends, and life I had no time to do a post. I had no time to process.  As it is raining outside right now, my two year old’s word’s describe it well: “Tasha miss my Craig and Jana (and Banjo and Grace)!”  Picture here at the table with her fists tucked under her chin looking really sad.

I will see you here next week when I am caught up with sleep.

-Sofija