Good Morning,
I just sat down to write. My cup is filled with hot Door County Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Coffee so Monday here I come.
Psalm 23:5-6 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil, my cups runs over. 6. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
My wife Rene and I had a great three days relaxing and celebrating our wedding anniversary in Door County Wisconsin. The weather was perfect for three days straight and if I were to complain about anything it would be a sin.
While driving home yesterday it was pretty quiet in the car and I began to recall the weekend and the many things we did and the people we encountered as we picked apples and shared a slice of cherry pie while sitting on the back bumper of Rene's car.
This year has had many twists, turns, bumps and and illnesses to contend with. But at each turn in the road we new that God was with us and that despite the challenges He saw us through. For the first time ever we had to purchase apples. Our trees heavy laden with blossoms in the spring failed to produce even one edible apple. Some major pruning will occur in a couple of months. In the meantime we picked apples together at a farm. We were warm and happy.
I looked over for a second at my wife who was sound asleep in the passenger seat and said a small prayer of thanks. We have food, shelter, family and friends. We have each other and we have our God to guide us, carry us, correct us, protect us, comfort us, love us and bless us in ways that are too wonderful to comprehend.
Friends, it is good now and then to reflect in the silence of the day and look up and say thank you despite how it might look at the time. Thank God for the silence as well. Acknowledge all of His blessings and presence.
Have a great day,
Marty
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