Expectations

“Blessed to be a blessing”.

I often contemplate this thought

and reflect on how I am not living up to it.

In contrast,

last week a dear long-time friend lived out this maxim---

 and completely blessed our family

by allowing us to use her "cabin" for 5 days.

 In a small way I would like to extend that blessing to you by sharing this special place.

This wonderful "cabin" was built in Pennsylavania

 in the late 1800's and moved to this site in Georgia in 2001.

Amazing wide timbers with chinking,

 huge stone fireplaces inside and out,

and cozy rooms...

We had dreamed of quiet, contemplative mornings,

 afternoon reading, and naps

 while the boys were working during the day at the pumpkin patch.

But God had a better plan for us---

the rains fell all week and the pumpkin patch stayed closed.

While we spent the days

 four-wheelin', making fires, visiting friends, playing cards, and having meals

---all together. 

Five days of special memories.

Thank you.