Easter is about rebirth, newness, awakening to the reality of a new beginning. It is about forgiveness, hope, rising to the holiness of the moment.
Easter is about change, welcoming change.
Chelsea applied to two University exchange programs for next year and she was accepted to both.
Three months in San Francisco and four months in China.
The reality of change came knocking on my door when I read on her FACEBOOK account:
"Should I wear some flowers in my hair?"
Later she told me she hopes to continue with an internship in Asia as well.
At that moment something dawned on me:
Chelsea will not be in France for several months.
Sacha is thinking about doing a gap year in Willows.
Both our children could be away from home for a year.
Late last night, my newest habit, I woke up, and poked French Husband, "Are you awake?"
"You know, why are we staying in France if both our children will not be here?" I
went on to say, "We could go stay with my Mother for several months…"
Easter… a new beginning. Seeds planted. Rebirth. Change….
Who knows what will September bring. Who knew that such wishful thinking might actually turn out to be a dream come true.
Talk about food for thought.
Talk about change.
Talk about little chicks hatching and spreading their wings.
Talk about Mother Hen all a flutter.
Talk about Rooster having something to crow about.
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