By the way . . .

Never mind. I was going to rant, but luckily saw the futility in that.
I've given the frustration of you to God. Hopefully He'll see fit to make you easier to be with. If not, well, maybe that's a blessing in disguise for me. It only makes me stronger.
I trust you, God. It's in Your hands.

American Gothic (2011)

BUT . . .

We gotta be us!

testing!

Hello?

Today I am thankful for:

• reconnecting with God after too long a time


• my cuz & her daughter


• my friend Linda surviving breast cancer--she's my bestie and I have learned so much from her!


• the miracle who stole my heart the first time she belly-laughed as I tickled her tiny fingers with my tongue


• the friends I made after several years of living in a new place


• finally growing up and knowing when to ignore people and their opinions of me when I should


• beautiful days


• family and friends


• being able to do things for others


• finding things to be thankful for tomorrow

What are you thankful for?

It's us . . .

against anybody else.

They can join us if they choose to. We will help and embrace them for all we are worth. We understand and live human frailty and derive strength from each other and our faith.

Faith is our strength.

Really?

I offered my help. You said, "No, never mind. I'LL handle it."

You called me for help. Immediately, I got what was needed and began the drive.

You called me again. "Don't bother. I'm okay. Go back home." I said, "But I'm almost there." You said with heavy sarcasm, "Well, I'm SORRY your life was disrupted."

I was pulling into where you were when you called again. "I need help." I was right there and had what you needed. And followed you home to make sure you got there.

"Thanks" would have been nice.

It's been so long . . .

but tonight my heart aches for a friend. He has had a loss that no parent should have to endure.

Peace to you, Bob.