On My Own

I have a confession - I slept until 11:30 a.m. today. 

To my family and longtime friends - keep reading, yes, this is Lisa writing, not an imposter. This actually happened this morning. For those readers that have not know me that long.... This is an event to remember, because I am not sure when it occurred last and it may never happen again. I am by nature a morning person... but I slept in today. 

It is the first morning since March 2, 2014 that I have not woken up to the smiles, coos, tears and sometimes screams of my sweet baby boy Jacob. He is safe and sound enjoying some time with Me'Me' and Papa John while I am at the beach enjoying some quiet alone time and snuggles from our family dog Beemer. 

The uninterrupted sleep was amazing. But more than that, I am enjoying this time for reflection, for prayer, for rest, and for longing (yes, I miss my boys -  my baby, my hubby and my fur babies). Andy was up at 6:30a.m. being busy and getting things accomplished on the homefront and I had 3 missed calls before his 4th phone woke me up at 11:30 (true, I did not wake up on my own!). But for me, this morning was all about nothing. My family will join me tomorrow for a weekend at the beach, and it will be joyous. But for now, for this post, there are no pictures of silly boy smiles or milestones.... But there are memories being made on this quiet rainy day at the beach. 

  Grace and peace to you, my friends.