This week marked my wedding anniversary. My sons aren’t aware of that fact directly, but we’ve noticed Mary’s absence more in recent weeks.
I don’t know why exactly, but I’m watching and listening to them (and myself) everyday.
It’s one of the unexpected blessings of home education. I get to observe and learn about my children and their emotional states like few parents can.
When they lost their mother, I was there everyday and nothing was unusual or new about that. We were accustomed to being around one another all day and riding the highs and lows of life. We were able to adjust the things we couldn’t manage without her and maintain most of our daily activities.
We get to heal together and there’s no hiding of pain.
That can mean a pressure cooker of emotions at times, but we always come out stronger for the adversity.
God bless, I appreciate and thank you,
Jason