January

Ordinary time.  It really is.  January is a quiet month.  The decorations are put away.  No more parties.  It is peaceful and a little sobering.  I haven't been able to load pictures since Epiphany.  Hmmmmm?  Blogging isn't as much fun without pictures.  But this is a place to record thoughts and memories anyway!

We were sad to see our oldest go back to college.  It is a bittersweet pain that is another step in this journey of motherhood.  We loved all being under one roof again.  It is difficult to mother when you are no longer physically present to help problem solve or comfort.  Growth.  Stretching for mother and child.  After sending a child away, my thoughts have shifted to, "Please Lord keep them safe but most especially keep them close to you."  Nothing else really matters, does it?

We had very warm weather recently which kept us outside more than usual.  But now it is back to normal January.  Cold and gray.  Those winter blahs stay away when I can get outside and soak up some vitamin D.  I'm reminding myself that humor and some physical exercise really does lift the spirit.