It’s been over four months since the Magic Family gathered together but after much playful planning, our three families gathered for a Mother’s Day celebration. With yellow caution tape, I divided our spacious back yard into three sections with a wedge of patio connecting into our kitchen where Art and I could sit.
I planned for alfresco dining and set up three decorative tables for our socially distance families. For the few days prior, I worried and watched the Santa Cruz weather report change from blissfully sunny to heavy afternoon fog but on Sunday by 4:00 P.M. the sun was shining brightly and we enjoyed a magical back yard barbecue.
The clouds parted at 3:30 and our party curtains rose at 4:00 P.M. John entered from the stage left garden gate and Alisha and her family entered from the stage right garden gate. Our koi pond was the neutral zone and I created a safe wedge for Art and me to sit with access to our kitchen. The caution tape was mostly for fun but it helped keep our grandchildren within mindful boundaries.
I believe we are all living our own stories in this upside down world and I wanted to share a bit our our story with you. We are all running the same race and don’t have a clear idea of where the finish line might be. We look forward to seeing all of you when we reach the finish line!
Be well….
