The Spring We Stayed Home turned into The Quiet Year. The pandemic has only intensified during 2020 and state and work restrictions have kept us grounded. In all, we canceled four family vacations involving air travel this year. We have kept close to home as we learn to better appreciate the simple things of Minnesota life.
We actually had an incredible midwest summer! We went tubing on the Zumbro, Cannon and Root rivers several times and enjoyed many nice days boating on the Mississippi River. We all love the water, especially when Jason is the captain of a boat and Bereket is being pulled in a tube.
Bereket was thrilled to be able to go back to school in a hybrid learning fashion. She "attended school" from home three days a week and then physically went to school Thursdays and Fridays, wearing her mask almost the entire day. In November, when Olmsted County's COVID-19 numbers went up, Bereket and her classmates reverted back to full distance learning. Needless to say, the school situation hasn't been ideal for anyone, but we all try to keep learning and growing.
Fall brought the heartbreak of canceling our much anticipated trip to Palm Springs, California. We had purchased a travel package two years ago to take Bereket there for her final 3-week fall break. However, travel restrictions meant we had to pivot to a staycation. Fortunately, the weather here was mild and we made some great Minnesota memories.
God is good. He loves us and will see us through anything, we just have to rely on him. And, you are loved beyond measure. God loves you and so does your family. We always will.
In my eyes, there will never be another girl as beautiful, unique and special as you. I am so thankful for my blessing, my Bereket.
