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.