Family Over Everything.

Happy March 1, 2018

This morning although super chilly, I could hear the first signs of Spring.  The happy chirps from birdies in search of food for the babies they've got tucked away.  Washing my dishes staring out the window at the glistening of frost on Southern California roof tops.  The sprigs on trees ready to blossom.  Waiting for more sprinkles of rain....

I am ready for long summer days and fun times at the lake.  Praying each night for wellness, and safety for my birdies.  

Change is happening around me.  Change I have no control of.  Even when my prayers don't seem answered, I will still allow love.  Trust.  Change. Heartbreak. Healing.

Most of all, I will continue to love. 

And love hard. 

(Might as well greet the elephant in the room.  The elephant that has been quietly sitting for a few weeks.  Perhaps months.   Jen and Kris have decided to part ways.  A hard decision.  Harder for one more than the other. But then again, this is true in life, right?  And so you hear all the antidotes for healing. "Things happen for reason"-  "Don't worry, these are doors closing so a better door can open"...and so on and so on.  But the truth is, this shit is hard.  Change is hard.  Heartbreak AND change is hard.  4 years living with someone that knows you inside and out.  Literally. 

The reality of this, is just that...reality.  The love we've all shared between both families is a real raw, amazing chapter. 

Dividing "things" they've accumulated.  Dogs. Hugs. Tears. Clothes. Stuff.--  He's moved back home. I will love. I will listen.  I will guide.  I will miss them.  Things we've all done together.  

But this is life- There's no blame on either side.  It's growth. It's change. It's life. People do what they need to do. The chapters they've written together is something most of us would never fully grasp)

A firm example of "You never know what someone is going through"---

Smile at a stranger, people.  

And just BE KIND......

"Let's not look back in anger, or forward in fear, but around in awareness"

I hope you're all ready for this next little batch of rain.  Pick a favorite recipe to bake (my friend Erica left chocolate cookies on our porch this week, and...you guys...) Make a nice meal.  Hug your family. Write a note to a loved one.  Love hard today, because we never ever know what tomorrow will bring. 

Realize today, you are worth it.  Press pause every now and then.  And just be still.  

Happy Friday Eve!  Boomshakalakaboom.

This Mama Lisa

ps- On a sweet note, he's relocated his garden home, so holla if you need, cilantro, kale, broccoli, blueberries, limes, leaves, weeds, literally, strawberries, love, hugs, tears, hair, kidding.

Love you all!

And JUST KEEP ON SWIMMMMMMMIINNNNGGGGGGGGGGGG