Time

Time has past since my last post and while I will go back, eventually, and fill in the missing pieces of the timeline, I feel like I need to acknowledge the break I took from posting about 'life at the Loland's'.  It's not that events quit happening, or pictures stopped being taken...it's just that, well...how soon is one really allowed to begin enjoying life after a loss?  Or maybe the real questions is, how soon is one allowed to begin advertising that they are enjoying life again after a loss?  Silly questions?  Maybe.  Probably.  But joy is more challenging to write about at the moment.  "Just give it time," I can hear you all suggesting.  And I will, or I have...either way I realize that I have a fickle relationship with time.  I love having time, but hate waiting.  I love spending time with others, but can't wait to get the kids in bed.  I want desirable moments to last forever, but wish time would fly by getting to them.  And while a loss is a BIG reminder to appreciate time and celebrate moments together and all life offers, without regret for the past or dread for the future, I realize after only 6 weeks, that I need more frequent reminders...how quickly we forget.

So, here is a reminder to me and everyone reading this post to live today, love your family and cherish time!

To my family and friends, I love you.  You are important to me and I am blessed to be surrounded by such loving, caring, and understanding people.  Thank you.