Gratitude

God's plans... . I thought I had the weekend planned, to write thank you cards and sleep late, but here it is Sunday afternoon with not one note card written. Mike, Joanne, Maya and Sofia wanted to go camping. With such rare opportunities, we dropped everything and embraced this gift. The weather was wonderful, we had a lovely fake fire and S!mores without chocolate. The tent was pitched and makeshift sleeping arrangements figured out. It was a precious time as we waited for the stars to come out, talked and laughed at Maya's stories. The smoke haze from the forest fires near Winthrop covered everything except for the sliver of moon as it rose.

They made it through the whole night in the tent but were ready to climb into the warm trailer first thing! Maya was so happy, she was beaming. Sofia looked like an angel as she snuggled in.

After a full English breakfast we headed off to the pool for more fun and sun.

Now, in the quiet of early afternoon, Sofia is napping, Joanne resting in the hammock while Mike and Alan went to the river with Maya.

So I sit in peace giving thanks to God for all the good things he has given us. Life is so fragile and precious - I am reminded to stay in the moment. The breeze is soft and you could hear a pin drop. We are the only ones here today; another bonus!

The psalm at Mass was, "Taste and see the goodness of The Lord."

Indeed! How blessed are we? Thank you God for this precious gift of family and of time.

To St Anne de Beaupre

The images and grandeur found in cloud formations is ethereal and magnificent. I had to stop taking pictures after a time for fear of having nothing else ! A unbelievable sight...how can anyone not believe I God, the creator of all this. Everything so perfect, so in tune with the universe. Feels like a mystical experience!

The little plane is buffeted about.... Another moment of awe and thanksgiving for the gift of flight. Thankful for all the elements that go into getting us off the ground and back again. So many things have to go right, people doing their daily job, each a part of the big pictures.q waiting at Heathrow in a security pause, made me think how at rusting we have to be - or we would never leave home for fear!

Today I am most grateful for the security, the gift of being able to walk the miles to our gate, the gift of being able to find my own way. 

Onward to Lisbon, now trusting the transport to Fatima will appeare now that we are an hour late. Trust, again!

Kim, Betty-Anne, Margaret Ann, Velma should be there by now flying intomHeathrow early.

The adventure begins...

Air Transat to London

Let us listen to the voice of The Lord and ente into His peace....

Psalm to start this day as we prepare for fhe flight to London.

Big rush to finish packing and get to the airport.  Mike came early to collect us.

It was smooth sailing because we were in the club class so we no line up and we were able to board at our leisure. The sets were so nice and wide.

it never ceases to amaze me the magic of flying..... The trust we have in all those who have even the smallest part in getting these massive beasts in the air.

So far, so good. Terrific service by May who is taking such great care of us... Prosecco to satert..does get much better than that!

Watched a crazy movie about blended families. Sadly it is the kind of fairy tale story that only makes things worse and harder for those kids who so badly want their families back together. Nice scenery in Africa though!

Had fun with the IPad mini and made a great start on my new Louise Penny mystery...

Not much sleep though on what really is the red ey!o

Only 3 hours to go...