Divinely Hooked

Life is so crazy. Tomorrow my kids go back to regular public schools. They are really looking forward to being around other kids again, but I worry. Not so much for my older son, because he'll leave his mask on, but my younger one is a stubborn little guy who does what he wants. That being said, it was still time for them to go back to school. And with them going back to school, it's time for me to go back to work! While I'm looking forward to it, I'm also going to miss my time just being at home and creating and playing games with my kids. Last Monday morning I decided to apply for some jobs. I put about 5 applications out. I was hoping to get a job that was close to the boys' schools and would give me weekends off. That afternoon I got a call. It was for a position I hadn't even applied for, but she got my information from the department head for one of the other positions I had applied to. The next day I went in for an interview at 2pm. By 5pm I was offered a

Death is a funny thing. We all know that it will happen to us some day, and yet it's still a surprise and sometimes it's a surprise with how it happens.  Here's some examples from my life: - I've miscarried 7 babies, they never even took a breathe. - My mom had a tumor growing in her brain for many years before we ever even knew it existed. It ultimately took her life after a difficult 3ish years. She was only 57 years old.  - My mother in law died suddenly 12 years ago from a massive brain aneurysm. She was only 49 years old.  - My maternal grandfather died in his late 70s from cancer when I was a kid.  - My maternal grandmother died from cancer about 10 years later. - My paternal grandmother died about 5-6 years ago after having Alzheimer's for roughly 10 years. She was in her 70s, I think. - My paternal grandfather died just a week or two ago after having years of health issues at the age of 81. - I had an uncle who was the most physically fit person I knew that

 I know it's been a while since I've written and frankly it's because I've been overloaded to the point of not having the energy or the words to write. I started to write in my journal about my journey with my mom through the end of her earthly life, but even that has been at a stand still. But life goes on, things change, and we keep on truckin'.  My kids are done with virtual school (hallelujah!). I think it was harder for me to be my 1st grader's teacher than actual school was for either of them. It's truly not for the faint of heart. lol But, we survived! I have shipped back the stuff they need back, which when you live in a less than 600 sqft apartment, it makes a difference! I'm looking forward to them getting back to normal school and getting to have friends and all that good stuff. I know they're looking forward to it too.  The real reason I decided to write is because of something that happened this week. I was at the store and the lady in f