a weekend away’s gratitude

A night of illness after a day of travelling from mountains to ocean,

but finally finding sleep (and a slightly calmer tummy) after lots of ick;

sick hubby out on the couch with the sick boy, kind inlaws cleaning up after sick boy;

seven healthy bodies, three recovering, and feeling grace blessed;

a long mid-day sleep;

a bright sunny day, perfect healing weather;

no one missing the beach visit while playing in the sand and flying on the swings;

Grandpa-caught salmon for dinner prepared by the fisherman himself;

Grandma tucking kids in bed while I rest;

sleeve knitting and early bed.

A new day bright rising, everyone feeling much improved;

local blueberries on hot porridge;

the luxury of an oil-scented bath uninterrupted;

plans for the beach after naptime;

a family of quails passing the front door;

five children happily playing with grandparents;

pizza on the boardwalk and a swim in the ocean.

A big trip today – back to the mainland with only the wee lass for my sweet cousin’s wedding;

the promise of a couple days with aunties, uncle, and cousins while Dan takes a course in the city,

and evenings exploring one of my most favourite places with two of my most favourite people.

…But now a brutal change of plans: my flu was not as gone as I thought and Mira somehow woke with a cold;

and this morning I’m remembering gratitude, albeit with difficulty, as I rail against my plans failing.

Gentle days, grace ripened, kindness felt…and patience stretched.

Oh, I’m still growing…with eyes wide open to grace.

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What are grateful for this weekend?

once again I’m doubling up with these two beautiful friends

:: joining Amanda for weekending:: 

:: giving thanks with Taryn at Wooly Moss Roots for Gratitude Sunday ::