Reflections

One week ago, I got word from my dad that Grandma Kracht had passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly. It still seems surreal at times to think there will be no more duct tape packages with a million smiley faces all over, no more quick phone calls, Little Red Riding Hood story times... However, we have peace knowing that grandma is in perfection with her Savior in Heaven.

It is sad for Grandpa and all of us who she impacted so dearly. Family was a huge blessing and comfort during the weekend. We were able to all be together and share stories and memories of grandma. As Derrick & I reflected on the weekend, it think he said it best when he said that hearing legacy stories of our heritage "makes you want to be a better person!"

Sunday was the first Mother's Day we've spent with our mothers in eight-years. It was such a blessing to be in our mothers' presence and honor them with gifts, hugs, affirmations and acts of service.

We've been busy outside loving the Minnesota spring. I forgot how much it differs from spring in Montana. There is no shortage of work to do around our yard as Aliya said, "Mom,  you have a lot of jobs to do." It's a 5-year plan really....that's how long it will probably take to do all the work we'd like to see done around here.

Last week, we hosted our first Montana visitors. Sarah and Carter McGrail were able to stop by on their way through to see family in Iowa. It was a blessing to my heart and I finally got that picture Sarah and me!