The Princess’ first grade teacher has told us this experience will probably bend us so it does not break us. I’m really trying to keep this in mind as I am bent in ways I never imagined. I never imagined spring time without community egg hunts, large glorious Easter services, shopping for new springtime outfits and lovely visits with friends and family. None of these things are happening. But there is opportunity to shop online…or not at all, who’s going to see me?, to enter the new world of ZOOM meetings and worshiping from the comforts of my couch. Disappointing, yes…ideal, no…bending, probably but breaking, definitely not. How are you bending this week?
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Oh, my time flies….and, we are definitely bending here. It is barely spring here in Chicagoland, but everyone has been out in their yards, clearing brush, trimming, raking since being at home. I’ve skipped the Easter decor, and simply cleaned and simplified. Hugs to Princess, and may she have a Happy Birthday!
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I wasn’t going to do Easter but it just didn’t seem right. I’m so glad Spring is here. The world just seems lighter to me.
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Great advice Amy – we’re all bending over here too! Thanks for the entertaining post and happy birthday to your little one! 🙂
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When I think we are close to breaking something reminds us to just bend a little more. Praying for a fast end.
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We are all having to be flexible, like a reed in the wind. But this too will pass, stay well.
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Hunkering down and hopefully it will be over soon.
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Sounds like you’re actually doing pretty well — I home schooled my son from 4th-8th grade. You didn’t choose this — all you can do is your best. Go easy on yourself! Yes, our new normal is one we never dreamed of. But I do believe it’s working and that is good news:) Happy Easter to you and your family (can’t believe she’s 7!) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm. xo Kathleen
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We are slowly falling into a groove that is working. We all miss the social connection of normal lives…Zoom can only go so far but this will end in God’s timing. I know. 7!!
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Beautiful decorations. I love the chocolate molds!
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Amy, sounds like you’re doing really well. This is a really strange time, but we will come out stronger on the other side and will have learned valuable lessons. Keep staying safe and well and finding the joy in little things.
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It is just an odd time. It’s hard when you are caught between wanting to go about normal life and wanting to protect the vulnerable. I pray for a quick end.
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I clicked on your bunny photo over at Waste Not Wednesday. I appreciate your thought… and yes, we will bend and not break, especially if we are leaning into the Lord! (Love your antique molds… I want to start collecting I think!)
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I started with a few and it just went from there. I would love to actually use them someday but just don’t know if it would turn out.
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Happy Birthday to the Princess! Your photos are so lovely. Thank you for sharing this with us. Stay safe and healthy! HUGS across the miles Happy Easter! HPS!
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Thank you. Happy Easter.
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We are all bending….Happy Birthday to your Little Princess! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ’s.
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Trying to remember God is at work. He’s definitely bending each of us but He’ll never give us more than we can stand. Press in, press on, and God bless from RubyHemMinistries.com
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There is so much good coming from this situation. God’s plans are perfect.
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Yes…bending but not breaking. Happy birthday to your sweet daughter. I celebrated my birthday during quarantine as well though I am 50 years older than your daughter. I missed being with my children and my grandchildren.
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Love this. I try to focus on the good and what I am supposed to learn from all this. Thanks for sharing.
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