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BONUS POST: In-between

Remember that SA TV ad about Douglas Green? People are asking for directions and the arrows are at opposite ends? Oh what confusion!

I'm kind of feeling in that 'in between' space right now... Like the moment I had yesterday, before red grape juice spills all over your clothes at a lunch outing and you’d think you know better than to give it to the 2-year old balancing precariously on your lap, but you gave it to her anyway, pretty much fortold the mishap in your mind and then had to clean up, embarrassed and sit in stained clothes for the rest of the day...  

(I've seen many people post messages about 2018 being about lessons. I should really learn that grape juice one!)

There's so much pressure on NYE. To be reminiscent to the point of philosophical, be driven, be prepared, be on point. Gosh! I can remember having to coax my older sister into getting dressed up on NYE, every year during high school ...just in case we found (and were invited to join) the Best.Party.Ever!! For what it's worth, we did have some good times. BUT: She was always initially reluctant and I would not take no for an answer. Maybe she already knew what I am only learning now: 

Time is so precious and fleeting! (She preferred to be prepared, know the plan in advance and consider whether that was a good use of her time!!)

During the year, you could've graduated, undergone surgery, had a baby or lost your spouse. We know at least one person in each instance. Or like us, you could've spent half of the year in another country with new customs, people, routines and cultures. 

Now as we prepare to pack it up and arrive at the start of a New Year, we are overwhelmed with emotions, potential and reflections of learnings. 

Did we make the most of this? 
Could we have done anything different? 
Did we enjoy Dunkin Donuts a little too much? 
Will we remember all that we've learnt? 
Are we ready for the next season? 

The next few days will be a trifle for sure! Layers of excitement alternating with layers of nervousness and then the nuts on top! My prayer is that as a family we will take the time - time spent together doing something and time spent resting and asleep ...make the time to be appreciative and hopeful for what 2019 holds. 

Happy New Year to you! 


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