Spring Break

I have so eagerly anticipated Spring Break, but now that it's here, I find myself in a funk. So many emotions swirl through my head. The cold, wet, grey days make me sad...my heart longs for May sunshine, gardening, and neighbors' interactions. I haven't been able to really slow down. I feel overwhelmed by so many relationships to pursue...so many people to know...so many people with needs. We are leaving to go skiing tomorrow with family, and I think I'm excited. We will be gone for basically the rest of the break. When we return, our neighbor will be leaving for his Iraqi deployment. I struggle to know how to love and encourage his wife and 6 mos. old son he will be leaving behind. I feel so much weight and responsibility for how other people are feeling. I want to be free and joyful. I want spring break to be "Spring-y". These are my "not-very-well-thought-through" ramblings for tonight.