It’s my birthday today. Not a milestone one, just a regular marking of time passage.

Life has been rough. I have been struggling with persistent illness for so many weeks. I have also been feeling heavy about the state of the world as of late.

But.

My heart is so full today. I was blessed with my second grandbaby two days ago – I never knew if I’d get to be a “Lolly” and now both of Eric’s girls are mothers. I am so incredibly humbled and blessed to get a front row seat to watch them come into that role with such grace and fierce, true love. Their instincts are spot on, and I am so proud of both of them.

My circle is tightening, of my own accord, and I have been so thankful to spend today with those closest to me. I miss Kiran (dad weekend), but we will celebrate together Sunday night – and I’ve learned to embrace the caregiving breaks to be a whole person.

I don’t know that it will all be okay, but there are certainly huge portions of my life that are more than okay. Did I say my heart is full?

Overflowing. I am the luckiest in many ways.