Catching up...

Do you ever wake up and start your day just to hear more bad news? Lately I feel like I hear more negative than positive.  So much has happened in our world. There is so much sadness, illness, grief, loss, etc. It is overwhelming at times.  Do you ever feel like it's becoming more and more difficult to remain positive? Today, I prayed that the positive would over shadow the negative.  That we would be focused on the positive things that are happening and less on the negative. So one positive thing that is happening is that we are starting school on August 10th.  I am very optimistic about our upcoming school year and so very excited to see our littles.  I was at school yesterday and just seeing my work peeps made my heart so happy.  As much as I am an introvert and really haven't minded social distancing, I have missed my team. Together we are stronger and every time we are together I see the incredibly hard workers that they each are. Praying for a smooth start to the new school year, for peace, and a whole lot of grace as we navigate differently.  

RIP Barty boy

Our sweet Bart passed away in June.  We rescued him at the age of 3 and he was just a week away from turning 13.  Life is different and quiet without the little guy.  I'm realizing, as I know longer have to toddler proof the house, that he was quite a challenging dog.  I guess every rescue comes with unknown benefits, but we loved him anyway.  We do really miss him. Our other dogs, in particular our Claire Bear, have really missed him too.  It's interesting to see how dogs grieve.  And it's SO easy with just two dogs.  LOL There will definitely never be another Bart. RIP, my boy.