A New Week

The week has begun and I am hoping (and counting) on the week fulfilling its promise.

The Husband's birthday is this week.  Celebrating has commenced and will continue until we are weary.  He is great cause to celebrate.  We love his sense of humor,  his kindness, his hugs, his deep conviction of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, his passion and his quirks (of which there are a couple).  I am grateful to be part of his circle.

About 2 days old.

There was a reason I found a blue egg shell on the grass under the maple tree.  The baby birdie hatched.  In fact - there are four baby birdies.  We have managed to get a couple shots of them while Mama was off.  I've learned a bit about Robins, and still like them.

Father's day provided some brief interaction with all the kids & some of the grandchilluns.  The Husband received some thoughtful and generous gifts - even a couple cards (I love the personalization a card adds to a gift - too bad they've gotten so pricey).  (The funniest coin-ki-dink - our son and I bought him the very same thing!)

The last few days have provided entertainment in the way of movie & meal out with friends, meetings with big muckey-mucks regarding the solar, lots of yard work, devouring of pre-birthday cake, meeting with our tree physician and so on.  We have shared hugs and prayers, a bit of laughter and pain and thoughts on hope (including goals) for the future.

Life goes on.  People disappoint and surprise.  We strive to improve. Our hearts continue to hope.  Our gratitude grows. I am grateful for this life - even with all the challenges and wishes that certain things (or people)  would be different / better / less painful / easier / more full of kindness, consideration.  It's still a great ride.

“How beautiful a day can be, when kindness touches it!”― George Elliston