10.16.15

You. Guys.

I have to start by saying thank you, to everyone. Yesterday's post was surprisingly scary for me to share with the world, and I definitely had my share of movie-esque moments. I remember the moment my mouse was just lingering over the "Post" button and thinking, "I gotta be faking this right now. I'm braver than this. Why can't I juts click it?" I was afraid for nothing though, apparently, as all I've received is an outpouring of love, as well as a number of people coming forward and sharing their own personal stories. Y'all are the best, and you make me feel all warm and fuzzy, and like the world is as wonderful a place as I like to believe it is.

Over the weekend my family came over for a Thanksgiving visit, and there was a beautiful moment right in the middle where everyone was playing instruments together in my living room. Oliver grabbed some chop sticks from the drawer and decided to be the conductor of the event. My brothers were great sports, as they performed every request he brought forward (even when the songs were completely made up.)

I also had a chance to finally refurbish the dresser we snagged for free from my sister-in-law. It's a mid-century modern piece, and just what I've been looking for, for a very very long time. Look at how beautiful it is! It was in very - very! - rough shape, but with a brown smelly marker and a rag I brought it up to shape (for now) until we can figure out a more permanent solution. It's passing, though! I'm surprised how far one brown smelly marker took it!

Despite the fact that I'm still horribly sick with a cold that I might never ever recover from, my spirits are still good for today. It's cloudy and windy out, but my heart is warm. I'm looking forward to the last couple of weeks fall has to offer before the snow comes, which will be much sooner than anyone really realizes, and hopefully I'll be able to get myself together enough to coordinate something for the kiddos halloween costumes in time. Even though I barely slept last night, due to my runny nose and hacking cough, and even though my eyes are puffy and red and watering profusely, I have an overwhelming feeling like everything is going to turn out alright. I feel very at peace with the world and the universe today, and I'm going to grasp onto this feeling and wring it out as slowly and intentionally as I can.