It seems that life has been so busy lately. We've rushed to therapy, afraid we would be late. We've made a quick trip to the store to grab a few last minute items. We've already begun thinking about(and buying) Christmas gifts. We've baked a cake for the aunt who invited us for dinner. We've made plans to meet dear friends next week. We've gone to church. We've even gone trick of treating.
Today as I was mulling over all we've done and all that if forth coming, I was struck by a thought....this is all part of normal life. That might not seem like a "light bulb over the head " moment to anyone else, but for me it was.
There was a time in my life when I questioned if our lives would ever be normal. My son was medically fragile and I wasn't sure we'd ever live the life others did. As he was diagnosed with Autism recently, I heard those questions again in my mind.
But last night, as we went house to house saying "tic teet" (trick or treat) and blowing kisses to each one who opened their door, I felt such peace. Life is normal, but also better than normal. Blowing kisses to a stranger isn't typical, but it's good. Grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the next house is what a lot of kids do, but for us it was a milestone. Asking for "one more" piece of candy after coming back inside is a battle for some but it made me smile. I'd had a perfectly normal evening....and I felt so blessed. Thank you Lord.
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