This past week

The middle of winter

So much snow

Cold cold.

But warmth has invaded my life

in so many ways this past week.

Gatherings with dear friends

Not one, but many!

I feel fed, with the richest of fare

Fellowship of the sort

that makes the heart fat and glad.

Mothers and daughters

meeting over Roti at Mad Mango.

Those moments that fold you in layers of pleasure.

Mothers meeting as friends, confidants

to share the life lessons that keep us on our faces

before the Beautiful King.

He lifts us up so that we can gaze upon Him

because those who look to Him are radiant,

their faces are never covered with shame.

Spontaneous gatherings around the kitchen table

with house mates and friends and laughter.

A birthday lunch for a friend

whose presence and insights were a very bright light

in the middle of a long winter.

And of course the little white desk

in the back room at the school where young students

delight my heart with their smiles as the riddle

of words is slowly unraveling.

Afternoons spent by the fire with a friend

Hands busy with crafts and hearts filled

with comfort.

My dear daughter's presence has been a treasure.

Hard places worked through.

Honesty and love and grace, so much grace.

His beauty revealed in her spirit.

She won't let go of Him.

Years of prayers are raining down now

and will continue to.

Because He Is Good.

He is the giver of every good and perfect gift.

Words just don't suffice.

So I will say thank you and thank you and thank you.

I love You. You are my life.

Even when I forget, You don't.