Last year when March arrived in Irving, Texas, we were amid supporting our oldest daughter through her recovery from back surgery. That consisted of a household of Keith and I, our middle daughter, and her husband and two boys whom we shared our home with, and our oldest daughter and her two young girls (and her husband who came from west Texas when he could). In the middle of the natural chaos of the situation, which included sorting our household possessions shared for ten years and preparing for moves in two directions, Missouri and Alaska, March Madness was a must! Lesson…always make time for fun, and share it with family and friends, those times pass too quickly.
March 2023 is far different! Alaska! What a dream come true! Surrounded by the mountains, covered up by the snow, and getting to know you all is “icing on the cake” as they say! I have not gotten to meet even half of you yet. If you are one that I have not, just know you are on my “hit list!”
On my walk into the office Wednesday morning, I had to disobey the signs and head in through the drive as the moose in this picture was hanging out by the sidewalk enjoying breakfast. Lesson…obstacles will come along but there are ways around them. Keep on walking!
Yesterday afternoon I attended a memorial service for Sadie Huffer. You may have seen the news reporting the roof collapse of Cross Fit gym. I had the privilege of meeting her mother, a Faith Community Nurse. There was calmness and peace in her mother and the rest of the family. I know these are hard days and they will face many questions. I encourage us all to remember them often in thought and prayer. The memory of Sadie will continue in so many as exhibited by the stories shared and tears expressed. The common thread throughout was the idea of Sadie’s natural ability to gift her presence to those she worked with, both client and peer. Fifteen years of history at PAMC captured her essence which has been transmitted to others who will continue to live out her legacy. Lesson…make the memories, make the time for wellness within and share yourself with others, determine what is important, and then live into that importance.
March. Spring arrives on the calendar. Even in Alaska, there are signs that new life is close at hand. We are ready to see the green again. Flowers and moose calves, sunshine, and slush.
It is said, “Hope springs eternal.” Hebrews 10:23 says “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” May your hope be renewed with the spring!
