I am officially, psychologically, and undeniable pronouncing the welcome of Spring. Here is my top ten reasons for why I believe I can make this sort of declaration:
10. The hill I see when I teach my 440 class has been mostly grass for two weeks now.
9. It rained today. No snow. Rain.
8. January, which has now taken over as my LEAST favorite month (by a long shot) is over. It's over! I have my life back including weekends, office hours, sanity, etc. With the end of such a horrible month brings goodness, light, and LIFE... much like Spring does.
7. My body, although always frigid and cold no matter what the temperature, is determined to no longer wear sweaters. Instead, my Spring-time colored clothes have been making little appearances.
6. I am anxious to clean things... even more so than usual.
5. I am making plans for summer, and it doesn't feel so far away.
4. I heard the birds chirping outside my window yesterday. Birds = No More Winter
3. Tom and I are using our new ice cream maker tomorrow! Ice Cream = No More Winter
2. I feel more energized and awake as if the winter ice is melting off my soul.
1. It's Spring because I said so.
In other news...
Last week we had our Contemporary Dance Division Reunion, "The Spirit of Mentoring." I was responsible for putting the whole thing together. We had MAJOR problems with our online registration, so I was stressed beyond words trying to figure out who would be showing up and worrying whether or not we would have enough food. Luckily, it all went well.
I also had a bunch of interviews... four to be exact. I got to meet President Hinckley's son for one of them, and that was pretty cool.
And lastly, my uncle Mike passed away. This was very unexpected, and a complete shock to our whole extended family. Mike was a great guy. Very giving, friendly, and fun. He will be terribly missed. During the funeral services, I think one of the most humbling and poignant moments came when my cousin Dave (Mike's oldest son) was speaking. His wife told him that she wish she could take away the pain. Dave's response was, "You'd have to take away the love to take away the pain."
Throughout the entire week I felt an overwhelming spirit of love, friendship, and support from so many people. Walking into the chapel for the funeral services brought tears to my eyes as I watched hundreds of people standing for our family. The love in the room was thick and caressing. I am grateful for the Gospel and eternal family relations. While we will miss Mike, this event has helped me deepen my love for my family. Mike's wife, Cher, is an absolute rock... truly one of my heroes. I am grateful for her example. This experience has also made me even more grateful to be married to my husband for time and all eternity. I can't imagine the loneliness of losing your soul mate without the hope of a reunion in the next life.
Here's to February and Spring. I am excited for what life has to bring!
6 comments:
I am so sad that I missed the reunion. I am looking forward to others in the future, as long as your stress level doesn't get as high the next time around :)
I'm sorry about your uncle. I think it is so good that in spite of all that pain that everyone could be so loving and supportive. I hope you're doing okay.
It was so weird reading about your uncle. I still feel so numb, that it literally took about 2 seconds to realize it's my Dad that really is gone. I really appreciate the kind words you said about him though, and I agree, he will be missed :( All crying aside, I too am in agreeance with you it's spring because we said so :)
I am sorry to hear about your uncle, and I am grateful for your cousin's words.
robin, my condolences on your uncle's passing. i may have already sent condolences once, but i wanted to send them again. hugs.
I hope your right and spring is not tricking us as it sometimes does, I am so ready. Well I did it I looked up your elf page and it made me lol...Chuckles is truly a menance, hope you can get him under control by Christmas.
I'm with you, I'm ready for spring!
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