Saskatoon Weather: -17°C
We are so looking forward to the (warm) adventure we get to enjoy for the next three months! Yet we are already missing the people and experiences here at home: our older kids and grandkids, our parents and siblings. Friends. Birthdays, and Christmas with them all. Our heads and hearts are in both places-world's apart and we have to reign them in-we are missing moments when we live in "tomorrow".
Living in the present has its challenges, especially when your vehicle is sliding all over the ice and you have to dress like you're on a polar expedition. Some people are winter people,some people are not. We fall into the latter category. Our little Gabriel loves the snow and claims he will miss it. Of course, he's not the one shovelling it!
Gabriel is a reminder to us of the miraculous in every day! Our little "preemie" is such a strong and courageous boy! He has overcome so many medical challenges with tenacity and purpose in his first six years. His every bedtime prayer ends with " I hope tomorrow is the BEST DAY EVER!" During the day, we often hear him passionately exclaim, "today is the BEST DAY EVER!" over the little things: a math problem solved, falling snow, his big brothers and sisters visiting with their families. Gratitude. Enthusiastically embracing each moment. When we slow down long enough to experience with him, we are yet again reminded of how we too, intend to live!
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