There is nothing like a cool morning in the midst of hot summer days. This is one thing this part of the country usually offers and I do enjoy it. With windows open I hear the songs of birds and see wildlife in action as the sun makes his way into the morning.

I took three gallons of raspberries to friends last night I had just finished picking. She had just lost her father a couple weeks ago and there has been a great deal of strife within the family every since his passing. The question was asked wondering why families often spilt in crisis times like this when one would think they’d pull together? All I could say is that emotions are extremely high during these times and often emotions show our worst side rather than our best side. The selfishness of flesh rears its ugly head. It is such a sad reality of our human nature.

I had only intended to deliver the berries and head home as I got to these friends home, but they asked if I’d sit on the patio with them for a while. Well, the while turned into almost two hours and I hadn’t even eaten dinner yet. I said I’d best be heading home and they thanked me over and over for spending the time with them. They needed to express the hurt and frustrations so they could process them with someone. I had no idea this was going to be the case, but I was so glad God nudged me to sit a while. These are wonderful christian friends but we all have our moments when we just need to say it so we can release it. God is SO GOOD!