Good Stuff……..

A lot of you know that I try very hard as a writer to dwell on the good stuff in my life which has, by God’s Grace, been abundantly given to me.

This past weekend was one of those times and I share it with you because my heart is in danger of bursting open with joys. Somehow among all seven of our daughters a decision was made to take their Mom on a daughter/mom weekend to Washington DC. Good move girls.

It was not the perfect accommodations, or the glorious food, or the beauty and history of the city that made this weekend so special. It was the moments of seeing these sisters interact with appreciation of each other that has existed since they left the farm and faced the world with confidence and excitement. Different paths, different goals, different methods, but with that same respect for each other that was our absolute family foundation.

There were more than a few stories and remembrances and at least one toast, to the man who loved us all unconditionally. And as always, the spoken regrets that he wasn’t still here to love us still. We stay happy, and benevolent, and strong in his honor, and that brings smiles to our faces instead of tears.

I will talk about one of our outings to the Kennedy Center for a revival production of Oklahoma that gave us a lot to discuss with each other , and had Sarah’s husband looking for a fire alarm to pull. You might be interested in looking up some of the reviews. Just more memories, I tell the girls, just more memories!!

Corrie ten Boom once said, “Memories are not the key to the past, but to the future!” Dear family, you can relive those special moments ten thousand times, if you wish. Thank you for them.