The grandchildren are going camping in Brown County with their father this weekend (but will return on Sunday). I hate to say it, but it is going to be plenty warm. Not sure I'd want to be camping in this heat.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we will work on the house and laundry. Meg will have homework. On Monday, we'll try to do something fun with the children. Don't know what, yet...
I've thought a lot about this. My life certainly didn't turn out the way I had planned as a young woman. Do I have any regrets? Yes...a few. However, I wouldn't be the person I am without having gone through the rough patches. I did as my mother did, and her mother before that--work with the cards that are dealt, and never look back. I did what I had to do at any given moment. It wasn't always pretty.
As unnatural as it may sound, I'm glad that my daughter and grandchildren live here now. We help each other, and I don't have to miss them. I don't know how much time God has in mind for the rest of my life, but for now, I am happy that I can live out that time as a presence in their lives...and they make my life so much fuller.
I love it when a plan comes together!
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