As I began to journal this morning I was prompted to list the blessings God has provided for me. All of a sudden I was flooded with so many! The list started with Kathy and went to our kids and grandkids as well as a great-grandchild on its way! It went from there to my siblings and Kathy’s siblings and then to our home and gardens, church and ministries (Celebrate Recovery and counseling); then there is the quartet and church choir and so many friends. I needed to take a moment of thanksgiving for all of this!

Today is a big gardening day but I’m taking time at noon to have lunch with a very close friend. He has had his times of grief but this isn’t the real reason I set this up. He is a friend with the most understanding heart. I know his story and he knows mine. I just want to keep these connections alive and healthy. God prompted me last night to reach out and so today is the day for this.

I stand in AWE of our Heavenly Father! This song is playing in the background as I write. It just makes me smile all over!