Water Play and the Long Journey

I am grateful for God's creation, the sun and the company of a good dog.  Emma's companionship and  enthusiasm for life are encouragement to keep on, even when I don't really feel like it.  I know healing is a long upward journey and takes a lot of work with the rest. Like this path in the rand tract, it is by putting one foot in front of another that eventually you get where you need to be.

One of the fun things about our strolls is the gusto and joy Emma takes in them.  She especially likes the water.

 Now for the next round.

Opps!

That was sure fun! Again?

Where we stop for lunch. 

Mom, You are going to share?

Peace and spring joy!

Spring has SPRUNG!

What a wonderful way to begin a medical leave.  I am not being sarcastic here.  So glad to have sun and warmer temperatures.  It is helping a great deal.  These early days are hard as it feels a lot like same old, same old.  It least my foggy head and sieve brain are not causing trouble for others.  I am also glad I am not making others miserable,  just cause I am feeling rotten. So, besides the medical stuff, there are a few things I am doing for myself.  I am being faithful and taking my medicine when and how much I am supposed to.  I am working at getting enough rest.  Emma is helping here.  She snuggles up close and snores real loud and it makes me sleepy, too.

 I am spending time in prayer as Emma and I walk.  I listen to an app. called "Divine Office" which is an audio version of the daily office.  Mostly Morning Prayer, but tonight Evening prayer, too. Today some of the early verses of Psalm 40 spoke to me. It is hope for the journey.

 And we walk.  It is good for what ails us.  God's creation is a powerful healer.

God grant all a quiet night and peace at the last.