Today has been a nice relaxing Sunday...my favorite kind!

I was able to spend some early morning time in my hammock....Flash laid across my lap and took a nap and Cocoa laid underneath the hammock. It was a wonderful morning...cool, a slight breeze, beautiful sunshine...a wonderful way to start a Sunday morning. By the time I needed to go inside and get ready for church, I had already spent some wonderful one-on-one time with God, and in the place I feel Him the most...outside in His creation.

After church, I headed straight for the town of Conway, where Casie is going to school and living. We have hung out in her apartment together today and I really am enjoying the time with her. We both love rainy days, and by this afternoon, the sunshine had changed to thunderstorms. We popped popcorn and watched movies. Took her out for dinner and then a quick trip to the store, and we are back now.

We both wish Linds was here with us, but she and a friend are in Oklahoma visiting another friend who had to move this summer. I just love the specialness and intimacy of good friendships, and so glad that she is able to spend time with these special people.

As I've aged, one thing I've learned is that a regular, ordinary, relaxing day is really special. I don't have to have something exciting or extraordinary. So many of life's memories that we treasure are made up of the simple days we share.

Today I am grateful for:

1. My quiet morning in the hammock.

2. My time with Casie.

3. Knowing Lindsey is building memories of a lifetime just by being with friends.