At the door...

Standing expectantly,

my little daughter waited for someone to open the door.

In life,

there are times that we are frozen

on the edge of the future.

We are poised,

wondering,

what is out there?

Sometimes our musings are filled with excitement,

other times we may feel a little trepidation.

I think of the summer about to open before us,

I sigh contentedly when I daydream...

of trips to parks,

local beaches,

pine cone fights

and picnics under trees.

My kids have their own agendas...

water balloons,

camp outs

and staying up late.

Summer is my favorite season.

It is a time to take our shoes off,

literally and figuratively.

Tonight,

contemplate with me,

happy thoughts...

Lightening bugs...

burned marshmallows...

playing until the mosquitoes drive you inside...

Live this summer.

Embrace all it has to offer.

Open the door and step through!

May this night,

this season...

Bring you peace and blessings.

Anticipating Summer!

Escaping work a half an hour early

with my Principal's blessing,

I stopped home and picked up my oldest daughter

who had just walked in from school.

Together we headed out to run a few errands.

Of course the windows were down and we took the silly dog with us.

I'd like to blame it on the feel of spring in the air...

(but, we all know the truth...)

I simply didn't even try to resist the call of Dairy Queen.

With a new "Midnight Truffle" Blizzard on sale,

it was simply a given that we had to stop.

It seems almost cruel to tell you...

as perhaps you do not have a Dairy Queen near you,

or maybe yours is not open yet.

I am sorry if this is true,

for the creamy confection we devoured was surely worth recommending!

Tonight,

I will pray that you and yours find a way to relax.

Be it ice cream or just good company.

I hope that as your evening begins,

that you are blessed with love in your heart and a smile on your lips.

If tonight finds you troubled,

please know that you are thought of with a sincere prayer for a better day tomorrow.

May you be blessed,

Today,

Tomorrow

and

Forever.