The spacious, free life is from God,
it's also protected and safe.
God-strengthened, we're delivered from evil-
when we run to him, he saves us.

Psalms 37:34 The Message

The final day of our west coast excursion is here, sadly. The giggles are contagious today as two cousins are making the most of their moments together...six year old girl style! I will write again when I'm settled back home in my lovely mountain home.

I am smitten by my four nephews. All of whom are blond haired and blue eyed and strapping in structure. Our families spent the day warm chattering and loving on each others babies.

I was reminded so thoughtfully by my four year old nephew "Auntie I know who you are, you're the one who got an arrow in her butt when she was little" I was slightly embarrassed...but the twinkle in his blue eyes revealed that he kinda thought I was cool because once upon my childhood his daddy had shot my bottom with an arrow...hey whatever makes that little heart throb happy, makes me happy!

Did I mention that my new nephew is perfect? Did I mention that my sister in law should get a award for raising four boys in four years, with grace and patients and looks beautiful ALL THE TIME? Did I mention that my older Brother is wise and gracious and the best older brother one could have? Well now I have...

Spending the afternoon with a treasured family, one who inspires life, beauty and peace. Our family was treated with hospitality of bygone days, we were served a feast of food and fellowship. We left with hand-knit booties, music lingering in our ears, hugs from eight children, and respect for our life long mentors...




Thank you Patrick and Anita! Your Christ light burns bright and your love is a sweet reflection of our Father. Your life-in-action inspired our hearts!