Immersed in love and support

It was with trepidation that I started this week back to work and away from my little one, but I have been blessed beyond belief.  Last night as Paul and I spent the evening together "tag- teaming" it so one could eat and the other could take care of Joshua, or switching back and forth as he got fussy, I had an amazing moment.  I had Joshua and was holding him in my left arm against my left shoulder.  He was fussy, so I was bounce walking him while I washed his bottles.  Paul and I were watching a goofy show and laughing together, and my little one fell asleep on my shoulder.  I had this overwhelming sense of peace and contentment.  I was just plain happy.  I had had a great day at work and now was home with my child and husband.  That was always the big sorrow- I loved my students, but none of them were mine to love and care for at home.  Now I could love them all and love on my Joshua.

I adore working at Patterson.  In coming back, I was immersed in love and appreciation.  It's pure joy when a group of 30 first graders tries to hug you all at the same time.  My colleagues have reached out and touched base to make sure I was coping and knew that they were there for me.  I don't know how or why I see and feel nothing but love everywhere around me, but I do and am wholly grateful for it. Without a hint or a request for it, sweet sisters from church brought by meals on Saturday and Sunday to get us through the week.  Amazing.

My friend who is watching Joshua has been nothing but patient and kind as she has dealt with her life being majorly impacted by my little guy.  I've been able to pop over there or she's brought him by at lunch and I've gotten to love on him and get him to eat (from day one he's been a reluctant eater and is not being a satisfactory eater for her- little turkey).

All in all, I stand all amazed at the goodness of God and of my fellow human beings.  I'm happy and it feels so sweet.