I am so proud of my children.  They have grown (sometimes I think in spite of me) into wonderful human beings.  Both of them, in there own way care deeply for the people they meet in their lives.  My daughter has taken on the role of part time children's pastor at her church.  She will be great.  She has so much compassion and wisdom.  My son posted today on facebook about the time he is giving to his son before he leaves for a business trip.  My grandchildren are very blessed to have found themselves in such loving homes.

Mike and I have been going through a time of introspection and ultimately a time that will require us to adjust to a new normal.  I am so thankful for the way God so gently shows us that some changes need to happen in order for us to ultimately be where He wants us to be in different chapters of our life.  I am very grateful for a husband that is able to hear God's voice and obey, not only when it pertains to our life, but also others.

Life is good and we have so much to look forward to.  I want to embrace each day as the wonderful gift it is.  I want to keep my eyes open to see the opportunities given to me to maybe make someone's day a little better.

Finally put my pics from vacation on my computer.  I thought I would share the other "moment" I had on the beach.  It was the last day and I looked up and I saw this lady, smiling and enjoying the day.  Enough said.

Another wonderful beach trip comes to an end.  Beautiful weather and everyone staying healthy was a blessing.  However, every year the days blur together.  Our goal for most days is to get as much sun and eat as much fudge as is reasonably possible.  Because we throw our at home routine to the wind, days seem to blur together in a beautiful haze.  This is fine but I find at the end, I would like to be able to mark more days. Oh don't get me wrong, every year leaves me with moments I will never forget.  One morning I was walking with the kids and they were trying to fit their feet into footprints that had gone before them.  I was suddenly struck by the thought that we all leave footprints and I hope my grandchildren and children believe the ones I leave behind will be worthy of following.  I am going to take my son-in-law's advice and next year I will journal everyday.  I'm anxious to take a look at the pictures I took.  (I took ALOT!!)  Yes, it was a wonderful trip but everyday is a wonderful day.  I really need to get back to blogging more to mark the ordinary days as the gifts they are.