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Up early after a full, fun, memory filled day yesterday. Our friends arrived (parents to a neighbor who passed away from ALS about 1 1/2 years ago) & we took them to the open space where the DHs mountain biked regularly & one of 4 spots where their son's ashes are spread. They arrived later than we thought after getting caught in heavy traffic, but that got us out of the hottest part of the day & the hike (about 3 miles round trip) was great. They were thrilled to see the place that the guys loved so much & we re-told all the wonderful stories while making new memories. Their son, with all his faults, was a larger than life type with a big heart & always ready to party and for any adventure. The guys biked, we all skied together & their house in particular was always open for a cookout, party, kids football game, etc. It was a really nice day & I know it means so much to them to remember him as he was when they lived here, in his prime.
Today, they're having lunch with a neighbor who was his closest friend. Then, I'm taking them to our lake cottage for the afternoon & we'll meet by MIL for dinner at a fun lakeside restaurant. And, tomorrow they head on to some other friends in town for 2 nights before they head to their next destination -- Canada.
I'm doing well, feeling good & staying my course gluten, lactose & sugar aware. Even this past weekend (although it still feels like it is the weekend) went really well. In the past, transitions (after being on a trip, the boys leaving for school, etc.) have been eating triggers for me, so I'll be on alert tomorrow after they leave. Jokingly, even though they are my parents age, I call them "my kids" as I mother them similarly to my own when they are here -- drive careful, need any laundry done, are you hungry/thirsty, etc.
I'm feeling quite serene already... but don't want to tempt fate & will start my day in prayer --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And throughout this one hostessing day and each one meal, bite, moment & emotion, I'll continue praying, breathing, journaling & expressing while enjoying my day with our guests. And, I'll be grateful for their son, our memories & time together, and my & my family's health... something he only had for a short time. xoxox
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