This morning, Jane and I took Minnie on the most lovely October walk
around Stillestead and along the gravel road that connects
our houses with the neighbors.
I snapped a colored branch off one of the trees to bring home,
and at home we repotted a plant from the studio that needed more room.
Jane and I have the best conversations about everything
while we are walking, working, cooking, or resting,
on work, boys, Jesus, and her bright future.
Jane is so grounded and sure of what she wants
(especially in a man). I want for all of her dreams to come true.
And you should see her at the studio.
She is our best instructor and manages the studio beautifully.
I am so excited for her life ahead,
but also feel a lump in my throat when I think about her leaving.
I especially feel for Minnie, who has fallen in love
with her curly red-headed sister.
For now, we will take walks together and stay up late talking
about everything while I nurse Minnie.
What is this universe I live in??
