- A week of trying to take in and take hold of the events of last Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary. As the mother of a kindergardener next year ~ and a soon to be born baby many of my thoughts have centered around wanting to hold them very close and how to make this a better world to have to them go out into.
- This was definitely helped by some of the wonderful posts I found around the web: by Sarah, and Colleen.
- The wonderful actions of others such as the many police officers who are showing up to create human walls between mourners and protesters.
- Touching, elegant tributes such as that by the judges and contestants of The Voice.
5. In the rest of life; we are continuing to make ready ~ cards are sent, out of town packages are mailed and while the weekend will include a lot of wrapping (hopefully while watching It's a Wonderful Life) I'm feeling in good shape for Christmas.
6. Baby #3-wise ~ We have the new car seat, newborn clothes are washed, and once the cradle is set-up and hospital bag is packed (hopefully this weekend); will also be in 'good shape' awaiting baby's arrival.
7. Happy Winter, now we await with hope and wonder the coming of the Light!
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It is always striking to me how it requires the worst of humanity to bring out the best of humanity. I pray that we truly learn how to love every day like we love after our hearts are broken.
ReplyDeleteSo excited to meet your #3 - how much longer?
We always watch It's a Wonderful Life at Christmas too. Such a good film!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're getting a bunch done. I've got almost the exact same to-do list for tomorrow when Ben is home (install car seat, set up pack'n'play, finish packing hospital bag.) It's not much longer for either one of us :o)