Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Gathering Joy


Just a quick one tonight. It's been a long stressful day. We traveled to see our children. Jane Yolen would call this a gathering day. A day when my thoughts drifted as I drove. A day that I collected childhood living notes. A day that I felt frustration, yet amid that frustration...JOY

Once we arrived at our destination I got news of my oldest son changing his plans about work. He is fresh out of high school. Admittedly, I suck at trying to guide my adult child in decisions. I come on too strong and emotional. It just frustrates us both. 

Amid the turmoil, there were glimpses of tenderness. Glimpses I needed. The grand kids all riding a Ferris wheel and eating ice cream. My youngest son building the coolest fort for his nephews. These tender sweet moments make friction worthy of living through. Tonight, as I put my frustrations to sleep... I will be thinking of these sweet moments and holding on to them. Hoping tomorrow is a better day. Hoping I can let go. Live. And savor Joy.

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