Boston, Cocoa Beach and other thoughts.

I am still in complete disbelief about the events that transpired at the Boston Marathon. It's one of those terrible, horrific events that will cause you to both curse and admire mankind. I had friends at the marathon who both finished and were both unharmed. One of them finished just 28 minutes before the first explosion. Sobering. I've seen carnage from the day that I wish I could unsee, but it sure has given me a grateful heart again. Grateful for health and safety. Of my family and of that of my friends. This is just the beginning for those injured and affected by these events. It will be such a long road. Such a terrible tragedy. Such needless loss of life. Ef. It is my prayer that every single person affected by this bombing is covered with a a blanket of peace and hope as they move through the coming days and weeks. God Bless Them.

We are all looking forward to leaving for sunnier skies in a couple of weeks. Our family will have time to breathe deeply, relax often and spend time without the distractions of everyday life in our world. Of course, I have been scouring the internet for travel advice, tips for flying with toddlers (it's been A LONG time since we've flown with a toddler!), suitcase packing tutorials etc.. The ocean is such a great place for renewing the spirit and recharging the mind. There is something about sunrise on the beach, looking for seashells in the quiet with only the sounds of the waves breaking onto the beach. I'll never forget a morning we had on the beach with the girls once. I remember them holding hands, running in and out with the waves, each carrying a pail to collect their treasures. It was a most precious morning that I will carry with me always. I'm so looking forward to making more memories like that on this next trip.

I recently went to a bible study with a few other moms. We sat at Panera in front of the fire (yes, it's April, but until today, there was a good 6" of snow on the ground!) and just talked about our faith and praying over our families; our children. It was so good for my heart to have that fellowship with them. So important that I keep making the effort to be a part of it.

This week is the hubster's week for business travel, so that means that I get the bed all to myself! Hooray! I'll welcome him back into the bed tomorrow (snoring and all), but for tonight, I will enjoy the silence and the space!!