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Silver Linings

Silver Linings

by | Apr 25, 2020

Well suffice it to say, spring isn’t going quite the way we planned…

As I’m typing, the world is literally shut down, with fear and panic being the overruling emotions. You pretty much can’t go anywhere or talk to anyone, and so far there’s no real end in sight. And what’s with all the toilet paper hoarders? Honestly, with all that’s going on, it’s super easy to focus on the negative. But you know what? In my house, there’s been a whole lot of positives too.

Don’t start rolling your eyes yet!

I’m not about to sit here and lie to you, talking about how my family is just loving the time all crammed together, and how I’m managing to write the next great American novel and simultaneously cook all the gourmet meals I’ve always wanted to try, while my well-behaved children and attentive husband look like Pottery Barn models in the background of my pictures, with the hashtag #lovingthisquaratinelife!

Nope. Not in this house.

Stepping Out

Stepping Out

by | Apr 15, 2020

Last post, I mentioned how my husband and I went to a class in Kansas.

At first, I did not want to go, and I was looking for excuses not to go. However, in the end, everything worked out great.

My sister-in-law came to watch the kids, and during the class, we reconnected with my husband’s two previous commanders from 12 years ago. They were a part of our Bragg family and were there when our son had his first heart surgery at 4 months old. In addition, in my small group was a wife who lives in Hawaii, which is our next duty station. It helped me so much to know that when we move over to Hawaii, I have a connection and I have a friend. Furthermore, I met new friends, learned new things about myself as well as others, and shared experiences. I have gained a lot from stepping out and taking one step at a time.

In Times of Uncertainty, Be a Helper

In Times of Uncertainty, Be a Helper

by | Apr 13, 2020

“Thanks to the Helpers. Let’s take care of ourselves and each other.” 

Fifteen days ago this message was like a blinking sign speaking directly to me. 

Tom Hanks posted it as a nod to Mr. Rogers’ original message about looking for helpers in the midst of catastrophes. It aligns with Mr. Rogers’ entire ethos of helping children process big feelings in healthy ways. Even more, it is a call to both look for the good in humanity and be a good neighbor. 

Please Don’t Fuss At Me

Please Don’t Fuss At Me

by | Apr 11, 2020

Like much of the rest of the world, we are social distancing, staying in our house, enjoying the abundance of quality time with the members of our household, and attempting to conquer this homeschooling business.

The toddlers have no idea anything is wrong globally. To them, their older brother is just home all the time to play with them. For me, I am trying my best to make sure my 7-year-old doesn’t fail first grade. I know, is that even possible? During this time, all of the kids should be receiving a grade of grace since mom and dad hardly can replace the trained professionals stocked with an inconceivable amount of patience that aren’t keeping multiple toddlers from applying Play-Do to the laptop while big brother does some math before lunch.

We are wrapping up our third week of our new normal, and to be honest, my standards of life have greatly been lowered.

Being Scared is OK

Being Scared is OK

by | Apr 5, 2020

“Mom, if a hawk came swooping down and tried to grab me, would you be able to save me?” a little boy, about 6, asked his mother. 

“Oh, I would take a stick and whack him,” she said.

“But, what if an eagle came. He is much bigger and probably stronger than you. What would you do?” he persisted.  It was a warm spring day and I was 10 feet behind them.

“Honey, I would throw a rock and beat him off with my fists,” mom continued.

“So, if a bear jumped out right now, I would be dead, wouldn’t I?” he said, with increasing anxiety. 

“I can only say I would do everything I could to protect you,” she said.

The world is terribly scary to a little one, especially with the scourge of the COVID-19.

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