Timing.

I felt a bit emotional this morning, as 3 of my kids and I had brunch together at a local diner in Hermosa Beach. As I looked at each of them minus my oldest, I couldn't stop the stream of tears that flowed....

My memories were triggered and went back to the man that made having my children possible..... we had our share of problems and issues, but this one thing I think we did right.....

The years of child rearing seem so from me as I have entered a whole new life; the constant I had in a partner has now passed. I've moved into a time I never imagined.... when the kids saw my tears, they wondered if I was okay. I really had no words.....

I'm taking the next 7 days to reflect on where I want to go and how I need to get there; things are setting up for the summer. Who will go with me......

If we were back home, I would've witnessed another graduation, this time for my girl. Instead she was playing beach VB in a tournament in Laguna Beach. No pomp and circumstances, but purpose and power.

It was the first weekend since our move that Logan hasn't played on the beach. Instead, he and Austin spent time on the soccer field for fun. I've been taking in as many NBA playoff games as possible, which isn't enough:) I started watching when Logan was born in June 97, during NBA Finals week:)

I'm starting to get some color now, having been out in the sun over the weekend:) The kids are far more tan than I. It seems the atmosphere agrees with them because all are looking healthy and growing stronger.

More people have asked about my late husband, as they see the condition of the kids and how we adapt and connect. Certain qualities in life were always important to him, like activity and staying physically fit. He was always on the move.
Now, his kids are pushing the limits of strength, lifting, and actions. He left a good legacy.....

"Yesterday." Switchfoot