It was a morning that I long for on the other mornings when I have to be out the door early. I was able to sleep in a bit, make coffee, and finish editing the final paper for my group project that was due in class today. Why I volunteered to make the changes and submit the project for the group, I don't really know. Maybe it was because it was the one tiny part I can control in an otherwise out of control process. I hate group projects - and having it also be the final project blows. It does.
Walking Wilson at mid-morning, there were big snowflakes landing on my skin as I walked, and Wilson's coat would show a dozen or more before they melted, then new ones would take their place.
I got to class with spare time and saw the MoveOn tumblr project, Love Makes A Family. The image on the screen when I looked at it took my breath away.
http://lovemakesafamily.tumblr.com/
What a beautiful concept. Truly. I added my own photo:
Yes, it does.
I often think about family. More at this time of year than any other. My little family might be a bit hairier than others, but it suits me fine. My committment to rescuing animals has proven to be a very rewarding one.
It is a decision that I don't take lightly, and I intend to keep my word to myself and to my pets for a lifetime.
So I left my final class of the semester satisfied. I am pleased enough with the result of my group project. I am pleased with my own effort for the class and the semester. I am also pleased with my brief vacation from academic responsibility. My last face-to-face class of my graduate program has ended. I have one semester left.
Until the deadlines resume for the spring semester, I will enjoy my family - the one I chose - and try to get some rest.
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