This week, oh boy. It was so hard. So damned hard. And so full of just horrific news… each day seemed to be trying to outdo the day before. I struggled this week to find a single thing for my gratitude list, much less a list of them. But here we are at another Friday and I will try and share some things that were, for me, beacons of hope in a very dark week.
Tiny Treasures:
Sometimes all you need is a letter to brighten you day. This week there were some incredible letters that filled me with hope. First up, Emerson – a letter writing devotee. (it’s a long thread, but a very worthy read!)
Sometimes, just one letter is all it takes to make a difference. Dennis Ruhnke wrote a letter with a huge impact.
‘My life is forever changed’ — The man who sent his family’s last N95 mask to New York just got an honorary degree from Kansas State pic.twitter.com/Aq3f6HFsZt
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 7, 2020
This week I am thankful that I live in the world with Emerson and Dennis (okay, and Kansas State as well!!)
Gather near and listen!
Something on my bucket list was to be in the gallery of the Supreme Court. This is one of those “gosh, I wish I could do that” things that my realistic mind knew would never happen. Enter the coronavirus, and with it the LIVE STREAMING of the Supreme Court! In my wildest dreams, I never imagined being able to hear Justice Ginsburg arguing for women’s rights LIVE, from her hospital bed. Yes, that is right – if you had doubts about her superwoman powers, doubt no longer! She might be small, but she is fiercely mighty! (Here is the LIVE STREAM link and here is the archived audio from Wednesday’s argument of Little Sisters of the Pour Saints Peter and Paul Home v. Pennsylvania)
Inspired Singing:
I don’t know about you, but when I am having a blue day – some music (that I can sing along with) helps. One thing I have loved is watching artists perfect together apart. This especially made me smile. And, a new word… CONFINATION.
Friday Birthdays Are The Best:
Finally, today is my Sam’s 28th birthday. He, thankfully, must work today. (that was not a guarantee earlier this week when he learned that his work was laying off 10% of the workforce) A solo birthday at home might not be the best thing ever – I sent off a care package and we will FaceTime later today where we will be together, apart.
That is all I have for this week; I hope your Friday is full of some shining moments that make your weekend glow with happiness! See you all back here next week!
Thanks for sharing your good things, Kat, especially during a tough week. The thread about Emerson and her letter-writing connections had me a bit teary-eyed halfway through (but in a completely good way). Happy Birthday, Sam, and Happy Sam’s Birthday to you! I hope he has a great day and a wonderful year ahead.
Thanks for all the good links Kat! Happy Birthing Day to you and Happy Birthday to Sam! Glad he is working and healthy!! Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Birthday, Sam!! Wishing you a great weekend, Kat, and a happy Mothers’ Day, too.
Happy Birthday Sam!!!
RBG **is** fiercely mighty, 🙂
I’m sorry you had a hard week and I hope it gets easier for you. Happy Birthday to your Sam, he’s about the same as my Hannah, she will be 28 in September!
There are some good things! And I can’t wait to watch the RBG link. Happy Birthday to your dear son…it’s so tough. We were to see Dan in June but that was cancelled. Hoping for September in IRL. Happy Mother’s Day Kat!
Everything is so relative, isn’t it? Working on your birthday = a blessing… It’s what I think of as The Gift of the Ordinary Day. The NPR story about Emerson made my whole day earlier this week! Wasn’t that a wonderful story?! Here’s to a better week around the corner.
I was watching Cuomo’s briefing when he read the letter from the Kansas man – you could see how touched the governor was and it was such an amazing thing. Thanks for sharing an update on him!
This is such a rough time and I’m sorry. And despite how hard it is for you, your kindness and warmth continues to bring me such joy – so thank you!
I hope you have something lovely planned for this weekend.
I loved that thread about Emerson — it’s a good reminder that what can really lift us all up is human connection, especially right now! I hope the weekend is better for you than the week was. Happy Mother’s Day!
Finding something good can be a challenge. Wednesday will be the first time Andrew won’t be “home” to celebrate a birthday. #25 for him, but he’s handling all of this “stuff” very well and he’s fortunate in so many ways. Happy Mother’s Day!
You found some lovely things to TGIF! Happy Birthday, Sam (and so thankful he still has that job!)
Pandemic birthdays are hard. . . so glad you could share his day from a distance. (And I’m really glad he still has his job.) Thanks for the lovely links, Kat. 🙂
Happy late Birthday to you and Sam. In my book, mother’s get to celebrate too. This pandemic time is just so hard and some days are worse than others. I am anxious to check out the link with RBG. She inspires me.
Music is magical. So many online concerts right now — yay!