April 9, 2011
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Busy days here. Nothing terribly exotic or exciting...just life, you know. We had 11 around our table last night. That was nice, almost like old times before the diaspora scattered our family far and wide. I'm running the girls here and there today, but in between I hope to work in my yard, most of which remains a mystery to me. I have shoots here and there, but no blooms yet. And lots of space left for playing in the dirt.
"Gratitude...takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder, and to praise the goodness of God." ~ T. Merton
I so want to grow in gratitude,
especially for the small, ordinary,
little things
tucked into each day."They recognized and praised and thanked God...filled with and controlled by reverential fear...'We have seen wonderful and strange and incredible and unthinkable things today...' " Lk 5:26
The first step is recognition. Yes, Lord, open my eyes.....so much can be hidden by minor discontent. Open the eyes of my heart to see Your goodness. Even today.
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May my contentment and gratitude flow
as the waters move perpetually toward the sea.
No matter what.
Comments (4)
So nice to see you posting on Xanga, I always like reading what you write.
Glad all is well!
The nature in Oregonis majestic .
Trish , I thank you for your comments , so king and filled with no deserved compliments . But I have been happy to read them .
I understand those times ask a strong adaptation : children scattered , new state ... I guess what you feel . Janine has been very touched at this same time 15/20 years ago when our 6 children left .And now we see our oldest grandchildren become men or women ! Is not this written in the Bible ? "You will see your children , grandchildren and their children ..."
I am glad also to see you post much more often lat week on Xanga . I hope you continue .
So Rob' s brother ran the landing beaches of Normandy by bike ! It is very moving . This area around Caen is loaded of history : 1944 of course but also the history of William the conqueror , duke of Normandy then king of England ( 1066) . There is in Caen a gorgeous romanesque abbey built by him . Imagine !
Love
Michel
I missed this entry until now. Good to see the pictures of such a beautiful area. I like your quotes, prayers and your thoughts.
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