Shower AND shave?! You mean people actually do that? LOL

I think while Matt was away, I learned to count my blessings even more ... for one, all the little things he was missing out on - something new the girls learned, or an unexpected cuddle. And for another, all the little things I could take for granted before - like a good night's sleep or having someone to lean on when things got tough.

It was great to have that opportunity. It forced me to narrow down my life to three priorities at a point when life felt really overwhelming. I don't think I had the time to notice all those little things.

And thank you for the encouranging reminder! ❤ There have been so many times in my life when plans helped me put one foot in front of the other when that was all I could do ... having them broken reminds me that there's strength there now without them - like finding that your bones are healed when the cast is removed. It's freeing ... and terrifying ... 😂