Anticipation
Anticipation. It is often better than a surprise. Anticipating something special makes the mundane more tolerable. It makes the heart feel full and happy. Last week, all week long I was anticipating the weekend ahead. I had the usual schedule of volleyball and lacrosse, but along with that was my son's first performance in a musical!! The anticipation for that was immense! It was ever present! It was with me when I was driving, teaching, or falling asleep. "Only two more days until the musical", I would tell myself while I ate lunch. Then my body would fill up with a little burst of excitement. By Friday afternoon, I texted my boyfriend, "I am so excited, I think I might burst!". I didn't know what to expect. I was nervous and excited. This week, I live through a different kind of anticipation altogether. The anticipation of March 17th. Those of you who knew me then will remember hearing the news; at parties, out on the town, enjoying