blessings...

Today was the second last day of school, and it was hot! I was walking around town on a field trip with my littlest one's class and when we got home- I was done. I know there is an awards assembly tomorrow morning- but really- I feel done! So we raced off to Waterton after school; my children, the dog, and I... I just felt a bit greedy and impatient for the glorious summer days at the lake, when we have our time and each other all to ourselves... So now that we've had our sneak preview, my appetite for summer holidays is properly whetted and I hope Environment Canada was right when they predicted a hot summer. I am good and ready!

I think there is no sky like it. Not anywhere, not anytime. So blue, and so clear and deep. It looks like autumn when I look way up, but if I only look up a little, to the treetops, it's still summery! The leaves are graciously still green. :) So here is the special blessing that makes me glow a little in my heart- a couple nights ago I was sitting with my Mary, tucking her in with a chat and a little cuddle, and she told me that she is just so happy and feels so blessed! She said she looks at her life and is amazed at how wonderful it is. Lovely, yes. But why so very precious? Because this joy is in her heart and on her lips in spite of the real challenges life holds! It's not easy, and we all know it, but someone who has figured out how to look and see what's good shining right through what's not- that someone has a good hold on joy. And I love her, so of course I am happy to hear her tell me this! Now I am grateful I get to go learn a new recipe! I am going to try ...

Summer was a beautiful dream come true! I can't say I maintained a lot of 'balance' in my life... For instance I don't think our poor piano has been dusted since school let out in June! But this is ok with me- I have been filling my days with family and sunshine! We played days at the lakes and the garden and going places to visit far-off family... Now everyone but me is back at school and I wonder how my days can still be so full...? I am actually stealing this little moment, and I can't stay long- I am happy to think I will be finding more time to write and play the piano and cook! Thank Heaven I can enjoy the quiet busy hours, with the assurance that my offspring are happy at school- I hope! So far so good!