return

just returned last night from my dad's funeral. well. not really a funeral but a memorial. it was very simple, which i loved and meaningful. marine photo, lovely spray of flowers in red, white and blue, marines, taps, unfolding of the flag. then a few high school friends spoke, which was wonderful, then an old baby-sitter. it was the glimpse of a person's life from people who knew you in the beginning, middle and end...

i think he would have liked the day. we finished the day in the 70 degree texas sunshine, with all 5 of our sisters, laughing, i knew he would approve!

we drove with my sister and husband, what could have been long and boring was fun and interesting. you can take any situation and find the good in it. our aunt and uncle had a wonderful supper for us at the end of a long day, (i spent the night in the er, i am allergic to

feather pillows-my husband stuffed one under my head, yes, he loves me, nothing personal)

we had an amazing supper, filled with prayer, support, more love that a person can harness, and the world took its' rightful place again. my uncle and aunt have for a lifetime had that affect. they make it all seem like it will be fine, its' gonna work out, you'll survive. going back to the

anointing, that is what i mean, i could not explain it quite well, but those who God has given the ability to console, to heal, that is george and aletia, they have been blessed with that gift.

this am, with the sun shining, i know spring is around the corner, as i look out my window onto the lake, i am so blessed to live on such a peaceful spot. not a day goes by where i do not lift that up and say thank you. it is not an accident, i love the water and love living on it. i love friends and family sharing my home and kids hanging and playing here. i know and appreciate that i have much to be thankful for.

Psalms-he anoints my head with oil, my cup runs over. surely goodness and mercy will follow

me all the days of my life. indeed they have.