Hello and Blessed Lenten season!

A time to reflect and put away the distractions. I have temporarily, (I think) deleted the social media apps on my phone for a much needed break. How so much can fill our head and make us forget the live persons right infront of us.

I have to admit, this winter has been so trying. Our youngest boys had four surgeries in 2024, one GI related and the other three were neuro. The surgeries have very much improved his quality of life, yay! But, life still goes on with weekly appointments, daily efforts to feed, nourish, monitor, medicate, nurse,etc. The truth is healing and burnout go hand in hand.

We have been a homeschooling family for sometime and I have outsourced to support our family needs. We are also considering a small private school nearby that is Orthodox. It’s a lovely little school and much of what we aim to replicate at home, you know, in between the lack of sleep, meltdowns, (mainly the middle child who is having newer health issues), appointments, etc.

When I feel like I absolutely can’t give anymore than I have been giving, He hugs me at the end of someone else’s arms. I am praying for an open mind as we enter this season of Lent and upcoming Spring. Forgive me, a sinner.