If I only had one word to describe this week I would use diverse. This has been a very good week and it has been filled with a diverse array of things. We have had joyful, heartfelt and very tender moments this week. We have also had some somber and sad moments. I've also had a moment that nearly made me jump out of my skin.
Some of the joyful moments of our week include the moment that we realized we finally had some semblance of good health at home. Trish and I were able to go out on a lunch date on Sunday. We caught up on laughs, tears, joys and celebrations that seemed to get rushed our pushed aside b/c of all of the coughs, colds, fevers, runny noses and aches that had infected the family the last few weeks.
Another joyful and amazing moment was Sydney's birthday on Wednesday. Early Wednesday morning we woke Sydney up with happy birthday cheers and the sounds of several off key singers trying to sing different versions of "Happy Birthday!" Sydney really enjoyed the start of her day. Her sisters treated her to breakfast, she had decorations and balloons all over the house, and we got to school on time! The best part of her morning, though, was have her granddaddy Felix call her - the first one to call - and sing her Happy Birthday! You should have seen her rave about her birthday call. She asked me, has granddaddy ever called you to sing happy birthday? Oh yeah, she bragged and bragged with excitement. It was the highlight of her morning. Just one more reason why my dad is awesome. I love that guy! Sydney's celebration after school was great. We went to Olive Garden and had dinner. It was our first time out in quite a while given the fact that Ava and Emma tend to find creative ways to misbehave in restaurants. Sydney ordered her favorites and even tried a new appetizer. After dinner we all had way too much cake and ice cream and capped it off with laughs. A real treat for us was watching Ava confiscate Sydney's birthday presents just like she had done to Paige in December and Emma in March.
One of the somber and tender moments of the week came when I attended a Home going celebration of life on Wednesday during lunch. It was a service for our friend and neighbor who passed away last Saturday. I watched as people spoke of Ralph's tender love and care for his wife, children and grandchildren. I marveled at the phrases used to describe him most, "A man who knew no barriers to loving others," and "A man who loved God." His celebration was amazing as people smiled and talked of gentle hands, caring heart, laughter, concern and gifts given at just the right time to friends, family and strangers who would later become like family.
The jump out of your skin moment happened on Monday morning. I walked into our office building around 7:45 and I just happened to look down at the floor. Cool, I thought we finally added a new slip mat on the floor. Apparently that was not all we added, because just as my foot hit the end of the mat, I also noticed that less than six inches away from my right foot was a snake. No, not outside! No, not in the grass or on the sidewalk. This thing was inside the building, on the nice tile floor. I nearly jumped out of my skin. But once I composed myself I proceeded to the janitor's closet and gave that little guy a real bad headache. Who knew the power of a dust pan! Admittedly I was shaken for the rest of the day.
So, diverse is the word for my week. It has been filled with many diverse experience, diverse emotions, and a diversity of wonders from the hand of the one who creates "wow" moments all throughout history. So, with great joy and excitement I wish you all the best for today and for this coming weekend. I hope that today is filled with abundant love, happiness, wisdom and strength. Have a great day and an amazing weekend. Welcome to Friday!
Welcome to Friday!
With love (& in triumph)
Cassius
Cassius
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