Where Life Takes Us and The Moments to Embrace...

These past few months, I have taken a moment to step back from my old stomping grounds and make a change.  I've been living with my sister and her family while my new place in the country is being constructed.  I've learned many things along the way...  

I've learned to share my favorite pieces of clothing...and borrow some amazing items myself...

I've learned how to change the nozzle on the air compressor from my 7 year old nephew...

I've learned it is impossible to keep a kitchen clean when it is 3 on 2...

I've learned how important it is to say good morning and how awesome it is to a get a hug on your way out the door...

I've also learned - that we can all be crabby at times...If you are 29, 32, 7 or 13 years old...

I embrace the moments I have here, for I will be moving on soon - but today, I was reminded to take everything in and cherish the laughter, fun, love and memories.

It started when I came home on my lunch break.  I was in the kitchen grabbing a bite to eat (yes - I can fend for myself every now and then...OK - I just reheated leftovers...)  I saw this note...

Mr. Payton left a note for Grandpa.  He had been doing some research on snowblowers for him.  I apologize - snow Blorse :)  I could not stop giggling after I saw this - precious and priceless.  (Dad - I think this is a pretty good deal, don't break the little guy's heart.)

Payton has a love for snow, grass, tools and machines.  He is an elderly man trapped in a 7 year olds body.

This evening - I walk in the house after being out to dinner with friends, and Miss Kirsten and I begin chatting about our days.  I proudly proclaim that I was just singing my heart out in the car and it was amazing.  She chimes in and asks if I remember the time she came home with Joe and I from a wedding - the time when we sang our hearts out to that one song...I can remember it like yesterday - we were in the civic, sun-roof open, rocking out to The Sweet Escape by Gwen Stefani...Amazing!  (Joe really could hit the notes.)

This is how you pick up the pieces and find the way.  You embrace what surrounds you and surround yourself with the most amazing people.  You hit the bottom every now and then - it happens.  The bottom is no longer where I rest.  Hard moments are spreading further and further out.  The one thing that remains the same, and will never change, the wonderful memories I have and continue to make each day.  I embrace the small things and cherish what surrounds me each day.

To my fabulous family - thank you for letting me stay with you and live life.  Kirsten and Payton - you make Joe proud everyday.

Love and Hugs - 
Rach