Spring Break Part 1: Phoenix

Our roadtrip begin Friday as soon as the boys finished school.  Surprisingly that night was the only time on the whole trip when we encountered any rainstorm.  I was glad to get thru it!  Accuweather was showing purple.  Hmm.

 

We made a few stops along the way, but arrived in Phoenix Saturday evening.  Lovely day Sunday with meetings, lunch with cousins, time with Grandma (93 yo), visit with my wonderful friend Ginny & family.  Monday we spent the day with Grandma at her apartment...swimming, lunch, Mexican Train, visits.  I loved hearing her testimony again.

Look Up

Our dear friend Mary reminded us that Trevin wrote her a little letter once that told her to "Look Up".

I love to remember the days that Mary helped me to this very thing.  It was at a very difficult chapter in my life...

I found myself looking up this past week on our trip...to see God's natural beauty in creation as well as at those who serve & labor for Him.  It all encourages me so much.

Today I share with you:

LOOK UP

The clouds so puffy, the sky so blue
Ever changing, ever moving, ever new.
So beautiful - is it more special today?
Could it be any minute I might see Jesus on his way?!

How I look and wait with hope so high
The first signs should be there in the sky
But, it could be even in a very dark night
Or when it's beautifully filled with light.

Ever ready, ever looking up to see
For one day I know He'll come for me.
I want to be ready, waiting for the day
When He comes to take me - to His home to stay.

Pat V. 9.3.2010

Things from last week...

6th grade orchestra auditions are in 1 month.  Ben has been learning new scales & 5th position.  Love so see his progress.  A delightful care package from Vietnam arrived here this week.  We tried to read their local paper & decipher a receipt.  Didn't get very far obviously...the coconut candy was delicious!

Valentine's Day 2017

 Today...

I squeezed this kids tighter & gave them extra love.  We've had so many reminders of how fragile life is.  This is my day to give my best to Him and my family.

I wrote a few letters to remind others we love them so.

I drank my coffee black!!  I'm used to it now.  Day #26 of Whole30.  I'm certainly not doing it to lose weight, but glad for the surge in energy & deep sleep at night. 

I got wet...rain & damp cold as I walked to the boys' school for their parties.  Refreshing!

I won't get chocolates.  Rather unusual for me, I must admit.  I'll suffer through this one time.  I've slayed that sugar dragon!  Yay!!

Hope you are feeling loved today!