Joys and Sorrows

Oh hey friends. Man, it has been a couple weeks. And right now, I think I am learning that this is really life. There will always be seasons of intensity and season of respite. Right now, we are coming off of a busy holiday weekend that was also mixed with deep loss. My grandma, my mom’s mom, passed away just a week and a half before Thanksgiving.

We are so sad to lose her and yet, so thankful she is whole and complete with Jesus. This Christmas won’t be the same without her and this season is just a reminder of how much joy can be so mingled with sorrow.

Right after Thanksgiving, my little crew also came down with colds and Eliana was diagnosed with RSV. Praise the Lord she was amazing during the sickness and didn’t need to be admitted to the hospital. So thankful for her strong, healthy body.

Between sorrow and travel and sickness and interrupted sleep and earaches and RSV I was feeling spent. And yet, I’ve learned in the midst of it, Christ is a real and steadfast and sure anchor and He blesses in the midst of it all.

This past week has been a really, really sweet and fruitful one. Joys and smiles and less snot and more sleep and renewed hope and the beautiful reminder of His coming birth and the anticipation of the Christmas season.

I really don’t know where I am going with these ramblings, but I wanted to encourage you if you are in a season of mingled joy and sorrow – He is present and waiting and loving and kind and knowing. And simply that fact brings joy, doesn’t it?

I am so thankful for this sweet week and the joys it brought with it and each day as we get better physically and the dust settles, we are all feeling like ourselves more. I am excited for what is ahead this Christmas season and so eager to experience it though my three year old’s eyes. So here’s to the next 12 days, may they be filled with wonder!

I hope you have a sweet, sweet weekend, friends! We will chat soon!