Last night R-boy and I went for a bike ride to the drug store and the movie store. Literally to pick up drugs and movies. I carried it all home in my purse.
Anyway.
On the way home, we rode past the corner where I spent 190ish crack-of-dawns last school year, huddled in the car with R-girl, waiting with frigid fingers and toes (and ankles, kidneys, ears, and knees…) for her bus to arrive.
As I biked by the houses that I had seen so often under four feet of snow, I smiled. Flowers. Grass. Leaves. People. Sprinklers. Squirrels. Life.
This is it, I realized. This is the day we wait for so patiently all year long.
This is the gorgeous summer evening we dream of so desperately whenever it isn’t around.
It’s here.
It’s here and now.
Can I get an amen?!
by julie rybarczyk
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Julie, I discovered your blog when you wished your daughter a happy birthday. I want to tell you how your writing has nourished me. I am loving the glimpses into your life. I love imagining your house with all its hidden treasures. I love hearing of your kids and seeing how you savor the everyday moments. Thank you for sharing this part of you. A true treasure.
Love you and miss you,
Beth
Oh my, oh my, oh my! Beth!! College roommate Beth! What a beautiful treat to see you here! Thank you for the so-kind words, friend. I wish I could personally welcome you into my little house and introduce you to the kids, but maybe this is the next best thing? Your words were like a hug to me. For now, here’s the next best thing to giving you a real hug back: ((((((((((((((((((((Beth)))))))))))))))))))))) Love you and miss you too! – Julie
see julie? i told you it would come! glad you noticed girl.
how about a hallelujah!!!!!