The chicken coup was built and the chickens were arriving shortly. They were all babies, they needed to be weaned from their Momma.  We decided to get five chickens. I figured one per child. I had this innate feeling they would each bond with one at the right time. There would be less fighting and arguing over who’s was whose. It’s always the case with siblings. They’d find anything to argue about, especially these days!  Watching these babies grow up was going to be such an incredible experience. I’m not sure who was more excited, Me or the kids!

I was busy in the kitchen preparing what we were bringing to the town pool gathering. The town was having a celebration as a kick-off to summer. The children and I were so excited for summer here. School was officially out for all, even all the home-schoolers. It’s going to be amazing, I just know it. We made lots of new friends at this point and were well on our way to healing. It’s been quite the journey so far. We talk about him a lot. It’s the only thing that is getting the children by. I am trying to teach them the deep spiritual meaning of such a loss in our lives. It seems to be going okay. We have our days! They have learned to look for signs that their father is always near and dear to their heart. It’s his soul that will live on forever.

As I was getting the roasted vegetables out of the oven I heard a knock on the door. I set everything aside and went to answer it. What a surprise! My sister and her children had come for a visit. I had no idea they were coming. My kids came running out and practically hugged them so hard they nearly fell off the porch. They all started laughing. I said, “You knew”? They all screamed with laughter as they were jumping up and down for joy. I’m not surprised. Internet these days. Of course they knew.

My sister and I held on to each other for about two minutes. I knew she was feeling all of my pain. We have been like that with each other since I can remember. We were always extremely close. We used to always refer to it as “Sympathy pains” growing up. I felt everything she was feeling for me in that moment. “I’m ok, I promise; I whispered”. She looked at me and smiled. I know she worried about me a lot back home. I know my entire family was. I don’t think anyone expected me to pick up and move. They were very uneasy about my decision. They couldn’t understand why I was leaving. Everyone figured I would need all the help I can get. I understood where they were coming from. It is something I had to do. I needed to create a new life for myself and my children.

I was so happy to see my sister. She was holding homemade deserts in her hand. “Wow, you came prepared”! She smiled. I was happy to have her here and introduce her to all of our new friends. I know she is going to love it. “Can I have a tour, she said”? I went on to show  her around. As I was leading her to my most favorite part of the house, the backyard I heard a scream coming from out back. I heard the littlest say, “Don’t worry, my Dad is here to say hello. He must know you guys are here visiting us”. I knew right there and then Vishnu must have come to visit. The kids couldn’t believe there was a real Coyote so close to them. I quickly made sure they knew he wasn’t here to harm anyone. The kids caught their cousins up on who he is and why he is here.

The weather was perfect as everyone gathered together at the town pool and park area. I introduced everyone to my sister and her children. Everyone loved her for her smart, wittiness mind. The kids were all having a blast! There was country music playing and lots of food to go around. Diving boards and slides. Tennis and football. A lake where the kids were fishing in and nothing but smiles to go around. Every now and then I’d feel a rush, an all so familiar energy to let me know he was happy that we were so happy. It was a great day, A great day indeed!

Until next time…

Love & Light, Always.

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