An old colleague drove out to visit with his son and we sat and talked about big ideas that could change the world and the simple ways that parents shapes and molds your soul. It was interesting to see him. When we worked together, he was single, focused. A bachelor. And now, a stay at home dad. Deeply relaxed in who he was. It made me smile.
Eddie fell asleep on the way home from the park. He was content and peaceful. The house was empty. I had some sacred time of silence without much busyness to attend to. Ulrich came home from work and we talked about his latest ideas and inventions. He was uplifted by the progress that he has been making. I was uplifted by the passion I heard in his voice.
I met up with my Dad for dinner. I ordered a most amazing burger and fries and enjoyed every bite. Out on the highway, a large golden moon hung just above the horizon and jazz carried me home with a prayer in my heart.
I tried to reflect on a deeper lesson that I could draw from. But, maybe just simply resting in the gratitude that wells up in me - for my beautiful, healthy child, for my supportive husband, for the wondrous creation that is our home, a God that inspires and empowers deep change in people's lives, for delicious food, for jazz, the moon and peace in my heart. For today, that is enough and I am satisfied.
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