What a glorious morning!  At nearly 8 am, I peeked through the blinds to catch a glimpse of morning sunshine, yesterday's raindrops glistening on the green grass in our backyard.  A plump robin was perched on the newly stained fence, a worm dangling from his beak.  A perfect spring scene!
Today is Sunday, and our whole family will be attending church together.  This is a rare treat and we delight in this special opportunity.  Afterwards is the Sunday School wind-up picnic, but I think we'll all just head home for some lunch.  Might be too long of a stretch for Walter to be out and about.
Dear Lord, thank You for the beauty of Your creation.  I am amazed at Your lovely handiwork.  Thank You for creating our family and the joy we have together.  My heart is so grateful that in Jesus Christ, we have everything we need for our life and for godliness.  Thank You for giving us hope no matter what we are experiencing.  I praise You, the One and Only Lord and King!
"So we do not lose heart.
Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.
For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.
For the things that are seen are transient,
but
the things that are unseen are eternal." ~ 2 Corinthians 4:16-18