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I saw you again last night. You had come back to u

I saw you again last night. You had come back to us - you planned to stay. We were all crowded together on my parent's bed, just starting to get reacquainted when I woke up, as I do most nights now, with a gasp. Heart beating wildly, reminded again that you're never coming back to us. It was only a dream. The agony of this doesn't stay behind in the dream world but follows me back to this reality. This is my job now: confront this truth over and over and over again, fight hard for hope in the touch of your sister or the leaves that change colour almost overnight - startling and beautiful - and then gone. Nothing stays the same. No matter how much we want it or need it or love it or grasp for it, nothing is forever. My heart knows this now. My body resents this now. My spirit grapples hard to make sense of this now. I dig my toes into the floor to steady my sway and listen hungrily for the voice deep, deep inside that comforts me to not lose hope as I live in the mystery of what it is to be fully human and awake, and to not know. Though even in the not knowing there are some things of which I am sure: you, Jairus, were on purpose, you were so completely loved, you deserved better than the pain you carried. It's almost been a year and that admission threatens to break me and I remember... I remember you sobbing and saying you didn't want to hurt me. I remember you telling me that you knew I loved you and would do anything for you. Once in a while, I get a glimpse of your laughter and sense of humour and your beautiful smile when you felt free. And of your hands. I loved your hands. It was grandpa's birthday yesterday and I wondered again if you are with my mom and dad - if you're dancing together in that funny way that grandma used to dance. Are you at peace? I saw you again last night. May we meet again. Mom xo 342 days

One of my happy things (as for many of us) is ampl

One of my happy things (as for many of us) is ample time and space to read. I just finished a novel called Followers by @meganangelo. It was good - in an eerie sort of way. I don’t want to give anything away in case you read it, so I’ll simply share that as much as I love and am grateful for the tools of the online world (and I really am!) this novel reinforces my desire and determination to live fully present and awake inside my “real” ordinary life. I hope you’re enjoying a slow weekend. 🧡 . Krista xo

I love the image of “catching days” rather tha

I love the image of “catching days” rather than letting them slip through my fingers. I don’t think a little whim is a bad thing, mind you, and meandering, puttering, and staying curious are all part of my full, messy, beautiful life. Padding my days with breathing room helps me stay open to JOYFUL POSSIBILITY. But making space for meaningful work, connection, creativity, rest, and ongoing growth and delight depends on me using my limited time, resources, gifts and energy on purpose. Do you struggle with this or time and life management in general? Do you often struggle to sift through all your competing tensions and desires? Or what are you practicing in this season that helps you live imperfectly — on purpose? . Krista xo P.S. My Purposeful Printable Pack & Full Focus Planners help keep me steady on my path. Learn more here >> https://www.alifeinprogress.ca/life-in-progress/

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