Wednesday, August 17, 2011

heaven on earth

i decided last night what my grateful thought would be for today as i sat on our porch swing in our backyard. i can't tell you how many wonderful conversations have been held there, or how much laughter has emanated from that little spot. i can tell you that many times i have felt the spirit there, guiding and directing me when it was needed. our porch swing is a refuge from the world, it is a place of hope and wonder, of sorrow and joy. yes, we are surrounded by neighboring homes with people living their lives and making their noises in their corner of the world. but we also have the trees, rose bushes, lilacs and jasmine that we can enjoy. and at night we have the stars! oh, the wonder of the stars! how i love to watch for them as they slowly begin to shine in their brilliance.

it has also served as a wonderful place to rock our grandbabies to sleep. they become so relaxed and snuggle right in. makes me miss them just thinking of their sweetness...

can you tell how grateful i am for our porch swing? the place is heaven on earth, truly.

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