Sometimes we struggle when Aaron is gone. He brings strength and stability to our home. And much joy. He's our problem solver and our steady rock and our comic relief. Since he has been my best friend for thirty years, I miss sharing life with him when he is away.
So while he was gone, we continued to follow the routine we have established to steward our days well. We still began our days with Jesus and coffee, made space for exercise, and chugged our way through school.
But we also took some intentional time to play. We played many rounds of Phase 10 (which Olivia always won) and Dutch Blitz. Olivia and her many helpers started renovating a treehouse that Benjamin built at SITAG.
We welcomed friends at the wharf and enjoyed riding in the back of the truck (I think this might be every Third Culture Kid's joy and delight!).
We listened to lots of praise and worship music (although the girls weren't sure what to think about my choice of the oldie but goodie Four Him Hymns) to help us keep our focus in the right place, and we pulled out the facemasks I had hidden away. We laughed so hard that we disturbed our neighbors!
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