So Dang Beautiful
Long day today. The Finn family is preparing to sail around the world for one hundred and ten days. But so much is going on in the moment, here and now. A friend's father died and the family grieves. A friend's husband has been in and out of the hospital with all kinds of physical challenges. Another friend has separated from her husband and the family both suffers, and walks into new possibilities. And on Saturday, my beautiful community sent me off with a ritual that left me wearing a South African straw hat, glitter on my feet and my body wrapped in purple saris. And today, I discovered an enormous blister under my daughter's tongue. Of course, I freaked out. Those of you who read this blog know, when it comes to illness, I tend to freak out. A small blister can turn into a death sentence in the snap of my fingers. So, thankfully, we went to the doctor, rather than Wed MD. Turns out, that it is just that a blister. And that it will heal. It might need some help healing, but it will heal.
So, tonight, I decided to lay down with my kids in my bed. We read books, shared our excitement for the trip and snuggled. RIght before both of their deep breathing turned into snores, my son reached across my chest and rubbed Lizzie's head. "I love you, Lizzie," he said. So simple. And so breathtaking. Love lives. Love reaches across my chest and rub's his sister's head. So simple. And so dang beautiful. Then, I heard her little voice in the darkness, "I love you too, Andrew." And I feel nothing but gratitude. And so much hope.
your Love spreads to us all... thanks for sharing that beautiful moment.
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Jenny, I look forward to your inspiration and wisdom. I would expect nothing else but for you to freak out in response to your child's illness or perceived illness. I also know that you will always come back to where you are centered and grounded.
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