Giving in, not giving up

"You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you."

John Wooden

I'm giving in, not giving up.

I have been as frustrated by the disruptions to my normal as anyone.

As I have said to you on more than one occasion, I hate being told what to do.

In this case, my kids listened and they asked me to curtail my exposure as much as possible, which includes shopping.

Something about me being old.

The ask came with an offer to help out with the shopping.

Heading into Passover, this is no small task. I did 1 big shopping 2 days ago, however it was no wheres near what I need for 2 seders and a Shabbat.

After the entire house got cleaned today, and switching out the entire kitchen for the holiday, I acquiesced and sent Becca a shopping list.

She will get this done while I am working tomorrow and cooking will commence once I get home.

Max has offered as he has for the last few years to do the wine run.

Sara who is pulling extra duty at the hospital, has offered to take care of preparing 2 huge berry bowls,one for each seder.

Preparing for Passover is exhausting.

Exhausted and run down will not serve me or anyone around me well.

I am not quite ready to give up.

I am still committed to keeping mu life as normal as I possibly can.

I am also smart enough to understand that giving in a little bit is truly the smart choice right now.

I am grateful not just for the help but for the love that is fueling it.

I am truly feeling blessed tonight.