Down the road...

Just like everyone in life,

I sometimes have situations that I am unsure of what to do.

Occasionally,

I have several such issues all at once.

I am almost positive that you know how it feels when you are up to your neck in questions and running a little short on answers.

I have noticed that in the end,

everything is solved,

one way or another.

I sometimes wish I could know how it works out...

Today!

Sigh...

In the end though,

the journey,

the search for answers...

Those who help us along the way,

these times,

our friends,

our families,

shape who we are...

who we become.

So,

I'll keep thinking,

keep working...

keep walking...

But,

if you see me coming your way...

Hide your cookies!

I might just eat them all.

May we, this evening, find the strength we need for our journeys.

May we be blessed.

Now, Always and Forever

Little Brothers

Looking at this picture, I have to chuckle.

My "baby" brother is now a grown man.

He towers a good several inches above me and looks like a linebacker!

However, if you look in the eyes of this little guy, you will see the person my brother is today.

Kind, thoughtful and a big teddy bear.

Have you ever met someone who has no idea that they could flatten their enemies if they chose to do so or someone who can lighten up the mood of a room just by their entrance?

My little brother is one of those people.

(I would even have said this if he hadn't been forgiving about the recent slick road induced dent in his car door! )

Unassuming people are so much fun to be around.

They are just themselves no matter who they encounter.

Today and always, I hope you meet at least one down to earth person daily to balance out the ones who simply take themselves too seriously.

If all else fails, make sure you are one!

Have a wonderful day!

Safe in His Love

One of my all time favorite books is an endearing simple story called, Tommy's Camping Adventure. A little Golden Book, no longer in print, it is a story of adventure, the beauty of the outdoors and the love of family.

Today, I am so glad to have been raised in a family like little Tommy's where I was loved, valued and cared for so gently.

My life has had many trials, not the kind starving children face or refugees from war torn countries, but sincere trials none the less.

I suspect that many of you understand what I mean. That you have had your own scary moments in life.

I pray that like me, when you are faced with the unknown or simply with situations that overwhelm you, that you are able to know that you are loved.

(If you ever get a chance, find a copy of Tommy's adventure and read it. The beauty of nature, the love of family... these things are not an accident.)

The breathtaking views from a mountain and the warm feeling of lovingly being tucked into a cozy sleeping bag are, in my mind are a glimpse of our Creator.

May you see the good when you are afraid.

May someone kind hold your hand, feed you cookies and tuck you in.

May you be the kind one when it is your turn to comfort.

May you have peace.