Faith & Roses

12:45 pm Pacific Time. Haiku, Maui.

Whew! In the best of ways, I am finally getting the vacation vibe. Looking forward to seeing my son in law and spending time with him and continuing in this precious time with my daughter. My kids have proven to be some of my absolute best and brightest teachers. I love them so.

Anthony & Amanda are, Just For Today, going to be parents. I am overwhelmed. With Anth & ‘Manda chances are pretty, pretty, pretty good that the World will be blessed to have a great human being added to their numbers. I thank them for choosing to tell me and Casey-Lee in such a sweet and meaningful way. I felt so comfortable in Anthony’s home. It’s a great living space in a beautiful location. Wonderful to be around happy and positive people; comfortable in their own skins; no agenda. Self-aware and in the moments. Felt like a breath of fresh air. They help me to become a better person; they show me it is possible.

I have talked briefly to Mom every day. I called her from the airport today. I consciously chose to let go of focusing on what the limits of conversation with Mom have continued to become. I chose to accept what we can talk about. Our love remains as it is. I accept that love with gratitude and humility.

Flying in an airplane is one of my happy places. The ultimate amusement ride! Soaring surrounded by blue and white … everything below looking so small against the endless sky. Time to pray and breathe slowly, fully, purposefully. Thank you God, as I understand You to be.