Gratitude and Rainy Days

Happy Monday!

Life as I know it is busy. There is light at the end of the tunnel though as I have not been readily accepting invitations to participate in parties or community things nearly as much as I would like to. I'm wrapping up several of the commitments I have made and having not taken on new things, I'm seeing the light. School has taken up a lot of my time but it's time well spent. I am realizing more each day how much I have to learn and loving the process.

This weekend Mason and I had a Saturday filled with errands and fun. We went to the bank, got Mason's hair cut, picked up some donations for the fundraiser I'm working on, got some new shoes, and Mason got a Jamba Juice and video rental. The last two made the day a complete winner for him! I know it was good because he said, "Thank you mom, this has been the best day!" without me even having to fish for his appreciation.

Sunday was the work-at-home day. I did household stuff like dishes, laundry and I went through all my clothes generating a big bag to donate. After all that busy work, Mason and I decided to take a walk in the rain. What fun! Me with my umbrella and Mason on his scooter, we splished and splashed all through downtown Auburn. A funny little quip, in normal mom mode, I shouted to Mason to not get in the puddles soaking his feet. He stopped and said, "Mom, we are walking in the rain. Rain mom. Rain is wet." All I could do was laugh at my need to "be in charge." So wet we got, feet soaked through and happy as could be.


The walk in the rain on Sunday reminded me how lucky we are that we are healthy and whole, especially in light of all the devastation in Japan. If you have ever questioned that we are all connected, just look at the footage of what happened thousands of miles away in Japan and how, right here in California, Santa Cruz and Crescent City were impacted. Rest assured, we are all in this together, for better and for worse. Love and kindness are necessary.

Make this week great. Be sure to tell those you love that you love them, and be kind to those you don't love. It matters.