Gentle Reminder

Isn't that a beautiful sunset?
Well it sure didn't happen tonight.  They're calling for snow.
Snow.
I'm not sure how I feel about that.

Got back earlier this afternoon from our women's retreat.  It was a wonderful time of encouragement and refreshment.  Played 13 rounds of nerts- very fun.  Then stayed up talking with a dear friend until 1:00.  So I am tired but gladly so.
Brian's parents graciously helped out with the kids- they all had a great time it sounded like.
I have to say it was a bit hard for me to be "all there."  I missed being at home.   I was so looking forward to a little time away and I did enjoy it but it just doesn't feel quite right to be away from my family.  That was somewhat convicting.  I thought about how often I grumble about having to do this, that, and the other.
And while I was away, I just wanted to be able to do this, that, or the other.
It was a gentle reminder to strive for contentment and thankfulness in all things.