Day 1915 | Feels Like Summer
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We’ve been spending a ton of time outside over the past week. It’s a nice reminder of why we live here and deal with the never-ending winter months. We’re welcoming summer with open arms more than ever this year.
On a serious note, the state of our country is really messing with me right now. I feel confused and frustrated and sad and disheartened just about all the time. I’ve been dealing with these emotions surrounding Covid for the past three months. When you add the weight of what white privilege and silent racism means to me, it’s almost too much to bear. A friend posted the graphic below (I miss you, Melissa!) and it really spoke to me…
I like controlling my little life (I’m sure that’s not surprising to any of you that really know me). There’s no controlling what’s going on right now—on a bigger scale or even in our little world in Eau Claire. I’m sure there’s something to be learned here about letting go…about focusing on things I can control…about making a difference in whatever small way I can. To be honest, though, I feel so underwater with everything I’m doing to keep our little family unit functioning at full-power that I have little time or energy left to dedicate to anything else. Ugh.
Why am I getting into this right now? Two reasons:
I just had to get it off my chest, you know?
I’m going to take a break from the blog for a bit.
It’s been a LONG time since I took an official blog-break and it’s time. It’s the last official week of school and it’s going to be a hot one weather-wise, so I’m going to focus on being present instead of capturing moments. I’ll be back soon (don’t worry!).
Sending love to you and yours tonight. We could all use some extra love these days.
