Scott and I are enjoying a family holiday. On March 28, we flew from Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Roanoke, Virginia, where my youngest sister and her family live. My mother has been living with them each winter for the past four years and is now living there full time. We spent a most enjoyable four days reminiscing and making new memories. We then rented a Jeep and drove 10 hours to St. Augustine, Florida, to meet my son and his family at an Airbnb during their Easter break. After months apart, this time with family fills my heart with joy. As I write this, I am still in Florida. These are a few of my musings.

• When you get together with family it’s like we’ve not been apart (except, now I am the shortest member of the Larson family).
• Laughing is good for the soul and family is a gift from God.
• Family vacations may not be relaxing but I can rest when I get home.
• It’s best not to discuss politics.
• Time goes too fast. Treasure each moment.
• There is beauty in every corner of this world.
• There is such a thing as too much ice cream!
• Love continues to multiply and there’s always room for more.
• There is no such thing as too many hugs.
• Feelings don’t need to be reasonable. They need to be respected.
• I sleep better in my own bed.
• Hurts heal and anger fades when Jesus is your Lord.
• I don’t feel as old as my grandchildren think I am.
• Technology connects loved ones who can’t be together in person.
• But it’s better when we’re together.

That’s all for now. I smell the coffee brewing. It’s family time!

Today, and always, we are surrounded by HIS grace,
Debbie