In the last couple weeks, the Zurbrugg household has wrecked a car ( not our fault), lost a wallet ( mama’s while getting some much needed coffee), got told by a stranger how much they hated Cal after our discussion on universities and couldn’t believe why on earth I would go there, managed to win volunteer of the week at Nate’s School, all while trying to keep my head on straight.

Sigh. That was my reaction all week. Breathe in, breathe out. Baby steps.

And yet, as I re-read the paragraph, it actually doesn’t seem that bad 😊 I mean it could have been a lot worse. Eric could’ve gotten his arm or leg taken off, along with the door, but he didn’t. The stranger on my only hour of me time, could have said she hated me, but she didn’t ( although she indirectly questioned my ability to make good decisions :0! ), and the stranger who called me to turn in my wallet could have taken advantage of me, but didn’t.

The silver lining is so hard to see, especially when it seems like it is pouring upon you and you just want a tiny, little break. But we have to keep on truckin’, because every day we can be thankful.

Love

Today I picked Nathan up from school and practically skipped to the gate. Once we interlocked hands, I picked him up (after 2 months of not being able to!) and spun him around until he almost peed in his pants! His contagious laugh had us both spinning around. The doctor had cleared me for physical activity 40 minutes earlier and nothing could make me happier. I can hold Lei today and sing her to sleep. We can once again spin round and round while I sing Holy Spirit, inundating her room with His love and warmth.

Today my heart is overjoyed.

xo