Good morning! I think I mentioned before how Root Beer the cat is addicted to phone and computer screens. Anytime we have them out, she looks for her bird videos. It’s gotten to the point where she will knock my phone out of my hand. This was initially annoying but has been a blessing because it’s forced me to put my phone away. This allowed me to finish a book! Finally. We are weaning her off the bird videos as she now has a stroller for walkies.

No big news on the job front for my son. He has had lots of interviews. He is most excited about a Denver opportunity. You have all been very sweet with the encouraging messages and some have even gone as far as sending him job opportunities. Thank you so much!

Right Now:

This was a rare week where I got to spend extra time with the students from student ministry. Yesterday we volunteered to pack meals together and today it’s week one of a new series which is pretty exciting as we head into Easter. I am about to head over there now.

This Week:

We are gearing up for my daughter’s one week return on 3/13. We will be picking her up from a distant airport since flights were ridiculous but we will make it work. She is very eager to be home for a bit.

Reading:

The School for Good Mothers. It’s a little dark and I am liking it so far.

Watching:

Still watching All of Us Are Dead. A Korean zombie show on Netflix. It’s a good mix of action, drama, and yes, even some comedy.

Grateful for:

• SO happy to be walking again. I do a long-ish walk and then a short walk the next day so I can ease back into it.
• My new 40 ounce Hydro Flask. I have to drink a gallon of water a day now (doctor’s order) so it helps to not have to refill so much.

Have a wonderful Sunday and great week!

Hello!! There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Thank God for books. I’ve spent too much time doom scrolling and I am ready to dive back into reading.

In other news…

The big question we are asking around here is “where do you want to end up? Why? Because my son has applied to so many places, and in so many different regions of the country that it’s time to narrow it down. Realistically. Do you really want to be in snow again? Cold weather? Root Beer the cat has acclimated to California weather nicely and I am sure she doesn’t want to go back to snow. No small towns either. Nope. I know he’s anxious to be on his own again but let’s take a moment to consider all things right now. You know?

Right Now:

I’m about the head to student ministry for the better part of the day. My son might come by with Root Beer so the students can meet her. They would honestly love that but getting him up at a decent hour can be a challenge.

This Week:

Not much going on. I started to organize paperwork for tax prep. Not at all fun.

I did manage to find flights for my daughter to come home over spring break. She is very homesick but flights from Missouri to California are ranging from $600-$3700. I am not exaggerating at all. I wish I was. I suppose it’s because of the high cost of fuel but I managed to book right before Russia attacked Ukraine so I’m really not sure why the fares are so high.

Masks are pretty much optional now where I am. I am somewhat relieved by it because watching low-paid employees battle with jerks about a face mask gives me so much anxiety. I am still wearing mine when there are a lot of people around and that’s my choice.

Reading:

The School for Good Mothers. Slowly. No fault of the book at all. I am still limping along with my reading.

Watching:

Still watching All of Us Are Dead. A Korean zombie show on Netflix. Now that my son is home we’ve not been watching it every night so it’s taking some time to get through those 12 episodes. I think we are on episode six.

Grateful for:

• Leisure wear. Athletic-wear. Whatever you call it. I live in it now.
• Crisp mornings and sunny days.

Have a wonderful Sunday and great week!