The unexpected, extended time with our kids has been a hidden blessing during this tough season.
It’s almost surreal how life goes on after cancer turns everything upside down.
Meals still need to be made. There’s always laundry to do. And if you live in the country – cows need to be feed, fences fixed, and hay baled.
And Jan wasn’t able to do any of it.
That’s where the kids stepped in.
Thankfully, Nate is still living at home and has taken on the biggest share of the outside work. But his siblings won’t let him carry that load alone. Every weekend, whoever is available shows up. Sometimes just one, sometimes a whole crew.
Every weekend.
They’ve mowed the lawn and trimmed, moved fences, chased cows, cleaned pastures, put down mulch, helped in the garden and picked up groceries. Whatever needs to be done, they do it.
Jan is right outside with them. On good days he’s fixing mowers, talking technology, and playing with the grand baby. And life seems almost normal.
On not so good days, he does more sitting and watching. Laughing at Indy’s shenanigans, and just enjoying the loved ones around him.
Savoring each moment.
Thankful for the precious gift of time and family.
A hidden blessing in a tough time.
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