Today

:: Today marks 1 week since my last bleeding. 2 weeks from tomorrow I see my doctor again and, hopefully, will be granted permission to live life normally again.

:: I like my little town, especially in the spring. I'm convinced that people who don't have cold winters simply can't enjoy the creeping warmth of these March days nearly as much as the ones who do. And the people here sure do have cold winters.

:: Bronwyn is amazingly sweet and affectionate. As if her chubby arms and cheeks don't make her kissable enough, you should hear her say, "I will take care of you, Mama."

:: Tonight a meal arrived, but it wasn't only a meal (and a very good one, at that). There was a beautifully-fragrant potted hyacinth, a package of bright yellow napkins, and a 1/2-gallon of ice cream sent along with the meal. As the recipient of many acts of kindness these days, I am reminded that it's usually the little things we can do that speak volumes.

:: The entire north country is probably aware of my husband's education on "sugarin'" this past weekend. He now officially knows what kind of tree produces maple syrup.

:: Daniel has done very well with keeping up with things around the house throughout the past 1.5 weeks. I have not a thing to complain about. The vacuuming is getting done, the windows have been washed, the floors have been mopped, and baths for the kids have been punctual. He's a very diligent and hard-working man, and he delights in blessing me.

:: This weekend Daniel will head out of town, along with 57 others, to attend the BASIC conference. I will be at my parents', with the children, the whole time. It's been quite a while since I spent a couple days (or more) at "home," and I'm looking forward to it.