Right now- February recap

 RIGHT NOW...

I'm listening to an audio book called "The Lies they told" by Ellen Marie Wiseman.

Set in the late 1920s-and spans over 20 years- it is the story of a young German immigrant and her daughter as they navigate life in rural Virginia during the rising eugenics movement.   Many things struck a cord with me- from the hospital where the forced sterilizations took place to the harsh reminder that as tragic as today's headlines may feel- this anger towards our fellow citizens is in fact...nothing new.   

So even though this  story is a sad one-  I do find that putting on a good audio book- takes me away from the constant noise that is the world today...and for that I am grateful.  

I'm loving that we finally got some snow! 

Now granted- I can't say I loved shoveling the 8+ inches that we ended up getting- I was very grateful for the precipitation that our state so desperately needs if we want to put up any defense against spring/summer fire dangers.

I am also loving that this snow came right after we got Thing 2 and all her life's treasures-safely shipped off to Philadelphia.

Trust me when I say this was a month long process...

First she packed..

then she staged..

and before we knew it- the truck had arrived to haul her

stuff across country.

And while Owen is still unsure of  this change...

We know...

That this girl is ready to 

spread her wings and fly!

I'm feeling encouraged that this month gave me the opportunity to 

connect with friends..

Whether for laughs...

or to express our condolences 

for when we connect with others

we become better people

Until next time...

Don't forget to soak in the sun that shines on your day!