We spent the weekend in our favorite place. It was one of the few times I have seen Sam stop and smell the fresh air without his mind spinning out projects. There were so many things about the weekend that made us say, “Thank you, God.” I will attempt to name them one. by. one.
- Smooth roads
- Good squeegees for clean windows
- Cool breezes
- Snacks in the car
- National parks
- Tight hugs and big smiles from our Macedonian daughters
- Friendly customers in line at the grocery store
- Dillons Plus cards that work at City Market
- Warm covers and an open cabin window to enjoy the very cold early morning
- Hummingbirds everywhere
- Empty rocking chairs waiting for us on the deck
- Mountain views
- Lake views
- Laughter with the girls as they described the possibility of Sam driving in Scopje
- Moose and elk and ground squirrels…and dogs on vacation
- Flower boxes with raninculus
- “Everybody Always” by Bob Goff, our latest road trip read
- Hearing soft sobs as I finished chapter 3 – I love that he cries
- Meeting even more Macedonian kids
- Seeing Craig and Marjorie, our Grand Lake friends
- Buffet breakfasts
- Really good pineapple
- A jacket and insulated wind pants
- Aspens
- Sailboats and sunshine
- Porch swings
- Conversation with other dinner guests sitting at tables nearby
- Being remembered, one year later
- Having the luxury of throwing NASTY TASTING popcorn away, just because it was NASTY TASTING – sorry Mom. We wasted, because we definitely didn’t want.
- Beautiful storm clouds to watch on our drive home
- Planning a summer party while the miles pass
- 75 MPH speed limits
- Hand holding to the quiet hum of tires
- Walking in the door to see little Natia wagging her tail after being alone all weekend
- Our own bed
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