lately

We just returned from our biannual beach retreat. A beautiful weekend of sand, sun and surf.  The kiddos had a blast as always. The beach has a calming effect on my lil hunk and it's so nice to see him calm. He loves the sand and the crabs and the pool of course.  In all of the beauty and calm a little unhappiness showed itself for me but I pushed am pushing through it.  I am so thankful for my two healthy, beautiful and bright littles.  The bits of sad and less fortunate events that present themselves in our lives bring us closer to ourselves.  Brings us closer to our loved ones while gratitude for what good fortune and blessed health we have overflows because these things are oh so precious.  Though sometimes a process of events can be an ultimate challenge and what I call "a brain fuck" especially when dragged out over weeks of unknowing.  We make it through. With the reward of being that much stronger when its all said and done. Even if we don't completely understand why.