May 17

We took part in our first-ever drive-by birthday parade today. Audrey --the birthday girl-- is one of the kids' long-time friends from church, so we were happy to swing through with our well-wishes.

I'm sure that shelter-in-place birthdays aren't all that much fun for kids --even as an adult, I think it would be a bummer to be stuck at home-- but I loved watching Audrey smile and laugh and wave as each car passed her driveway. Her reactions were so sweet and pure and joyful that they brought me an unexpected jolt of joy.

So happy 11th birthday, Audrey! Today, I'm thankful that God chose to create you and that we were able to be there to help you celebrate -- even if only for a minute.