The end of February

Our family is in the middle of another long weekend.  Because our school employees (including Andrew and myself) received our second vaccination on Thursday, the schools were remote both that day and yesterday.  Andrew and I are very, very grateful that we had absolutely no side effects at all.  I was a little tired on Thursday, but I think that was just the last week catching up with me.  We are so, so grateful.  We know of many who have suffered with this second shot.

We have had the opportunity to speak with our friend, and she is doing better as each day passes.  We will be heading there next weekend for the services.  It is all just so incredibly unreal.  They are keeping things very small, and we are grateful to be included.  We've been taking turns checking in with her in the evening.

I just can't say I love this time of year.  So much sadness has happened in the last ten days of February over the years.  I am grateful though, that today is such a beautiful day outside!  March, and spring, are right around the corner.  With vaccinations rolling out, things might even be getting a little more normal this summer and next fall.  I am grateful to feel hopeful about that!