Spring break is "over"

Spring break is "done" in our house.  I put it in quotes because of course, we aren't actually back in school.  Online learning is happening again, but we can still sleep in and work on things in our time.

It definitely isn't the break I would've chosen, but honestly, I can't complain.  The time together was fabulous.  On Wednesday, Catherine and I watched Steel Magnolias curled up in her room while Andrew and Thomas watched a movie around the bonfire.  We played euchre, Yahtzee, Sorry, and had wii bowling games.  We had dinner together EVERY evening.  We took some walks.  We cleaned out our garage, which also allowed our ping pong table to be used.  It isn't the break I would've chosen, but I can't complain about the break we had.  Last evening, our "family time" was church.  Our pastor sent out the readings and prayers, and then he recorded a message that we could watch at any time.  I truly miss church, and I'm so grateful that he took the time to find a way for us to make it happen in our homes.

So here we are, at another Monday.  The governor's original order would allow us to go back to school next week, but we all know that isn't happening.  I hate what is happening in our world, and I won't deny that I have some fear.  I am missing family members tremendously, and I especially hate that they can't see our kids.  I am worried, but I am grateful.  I am grateful for this time with my kids, and I pray for a safe and quick ending to all of this.