Sunday Scrapbook: Moments from the Week

 

Our week was full. It was hard. It was busy. More often than not, I felt like I was scrambling to stay afloat. But I am thankful for the routine that we did get to enjoy. I am thankful for some moments of rest. And I cannot express enough gratitude for Ryan, who worked so hard to support me. (One night he even made a late night errand run just to put my mind at ease. He really is a gem.)

Last Sunday was such a full day. I don’t even remember the last time we had a run-for-twelve-straight-hours Sunday, but we did this week! From serving at church together to serving with people from church in a missions event to visiting Dad in the hospital, to finishing some errands we ran out of time to do Saturday, to cooking dinner, it was a lot. But getting to share every piece of it with Ryan made it a good day! (Picture from the car wash date…)

Monday was our monthiversary, as I already shared with you, and I appreciated the chance to spend any moment I could with Ryan. It was also a hard day with Dad…trying to advocate for him through insurance debacles and trying to navigate his illness with care. I am beyond grateful that Ryan gives me all the space I need to talk out loud and journal to think through this hard space!

In the middle of all-the-everything, Ryan and I were able to get out for a walk around the lake one night. It was still cold, but not oppressively so, and Lexi had the best time jumping through the snowbanks as we went. I think it was good for all our hearts!

Dad was released from the hospital to spend time in rehab to try to regain some strength, and the day he did that, I went to lunch with Mom so I could spend a little extra time with her. This whole journey has been rough on her, but I am proud of how she is persevering. They had missed each other so much, and we were glad they could get to see each other once again.

My sisters and I went together on some flowers for Mom and Dad (and ended up getting separate bouquets since they are currently in separate areas). I retrieved them from the florist and strapped them in the seat to get them over to Swiss Village. Ha! They were so pretty.  

Friday night was the start of the Olympics, and while Ryan typically sleeps through the opening ceremonies, I love them. I decided to create an at-home date for us, complete with Olympic themed food (more on this next week), and we had the best time!

We spent most of yesterday at home. I caught up the scrapbooking. Ryan cleaned up the piles of papers in the office. We watched the Olympics and took naps. All these were great and needed moments for us. We did leave a couple of times to go check on Mom and Dad, and Lexi seems to understand her role as comforter-in-residence for both of us right now. That sweet girl.

We appreciate your continued prayers for Dad, for Mom, and for us as we navigate this ongoing illness!