Today I'm just living, as in focusing on each moment, especially the good ones, and not letting myself get swept away into the next one too quickly.

It's been a crazy, snowball week with lots of emotional ups and downs and too many hours away from home. I've lit three candles in the church in one week – that should tell you something.

Waking up to Friday was such a relief. And this has been a full day itself, of mostly good moments, including lunch with my middle son Daniel, a good phone conversation with TG, and now time with oldest son Tommy, home for the weekend. His girlfriend Kirby is pulling up even as I type this. Details will follow, but for now, after a movie and lots of catching up, it's time to call it a day.

I've taken tons of photos this week but haven't even had time to look at all of them.

It doesn't matter; the sight of Tommy sitting at the table would trump them all as my Friday Favorite… not the best photo technically or of him, but it reminds me of all I have to be grateful for…all the ups of the week rather than the downs. 

(I wish the other 2/3 of my kids could be home this weekend, too, but they're finishing up finals – please say a prayer for them!)

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Hope you've all had a happy Friday full of sweet memory-moments, too!

 

 

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4 responses to “Home Again – My Friday Favorite”

  1. Jillsy Girl Avatar

    I can just imagine what must be going through his mind “Oh mom, can I just eat my meal in peace.” LOL!! Cute photo!!

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  2. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    I actually started to write that as a byline – but I realized it was obvious. No words necessary! It was so funny how he just popped that smile on his face for me, knowing it was useless to argue. Between me and his girlfriend, he's well trained now. lol

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  3. Juana Avatar

    I agree Jillsy! Another thought would be…”OK here we gooooooo! Let me pop the quick smile for mom so she can put that camera down and not follow me around with it!”
    CLICK
    “Good! NOW I can eat…”

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  4. Barbara Shallue Avatar

    That is exactly what he was thinking, I'm sure!!

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