Monday, July 20, 2020

7/20/2020

Dear Family,

                Purposeful focus on the good is a blessing in its self.  I need this daily and weekly habit.  Without choosing to peer in the darkness and find gems I would be like Atreyu’s horse in the movie “The Never Ending Story.”  Great movie by the way. 

                Looking back at the week I see a meal we ate as a family.  All of us were together.  We enjoyed each other’s company and Bobby’s delicious cooking. 

                Seth has the best wisecracks.  Sometimes we don’t know he is listening and then out comes something relevant and hilarious.  I believe Seth was watching a show with us.  Two people were considering going back to the place they ran from.  One was saying that if the other went back she would be lonely.  Seth quips, “Yeah, but you’re weird.”

                Adriel and Bobby took a day and a half to hike over 20 miles.  They do this!  They were excited to be in nature and had great talks.  I am glad for them.  I am very glad they are safely home.

                Adriel cleaned her room so thoroughly she donated a car full.  She moved furniture to the middle and is painting her walls.  I enjoyed seeing her friends come over to help.  I also enjoyed spending some time helping her.

                Bobby was kind enough to walk with me even though he has his steps in for the week.  I am blessed to have a hubby that loves me and cares for me. 

We are blessed with a house over our heads and a cat that comes back over and over again.  (She has a cat door.) 

Every meal is a blessing.  Every breath is a gift. 

Every smile shows love and makes our hearts lift. 

Walk outside, experience fresh air.

Feel light breeze ruffle your hair.

Know that God is alive, still in control.

He’s with us today and makes our hearts full.

Lift your lips, make a smile, feel your heart soar.

Pass it on, give some joy, now do it some more.

 

Did you know that changing your expression changes your mood?  So I’ll do that.  For real, just smile, hold it, and feel your heart lift.  Weird but true.  It works. 

May you feel God’s hug and mine too.  Much Love,

 

 

Cristy VanKleek

 


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