Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving. As I sit here in my living room with my fire going cozy on a wet gray day, my heart is full of gratitude. Michael is flying home after a great trip in Florida with my step-daughter and as I survey all of this, I am in awe of God's grace pulsing through my life. Today has been a different Thanksgiving for me. It is probably the first one I can ever think of that I basically spent alone. I have spent time meditating, reflecting and cultivating a spirit of gratitude and feel at peace. I have had 2 wonderful simple, vegan meals today and my body feels great. I have lots of energy and focus and I am sleeping well. More than anything, I feel congruent between my meal choices and what I want to stand for in my life.

Last night Dale Worley treated our congregation to one of his AWE worship experiences. We had around 12 people who came for that and it was wonderful. He gave us his all and I saw that people were noticeably moved by it. I admire people like Dale who are willing to simply show-up and give what is theirs to give regardless of who is there and how it is received. I had to leave early because my dog had surgery the day before and I needed to get back to her.

Off to the airport to get Michael. I have taken advantage of the time alone this trip and feel refreshed and renewed. And I am really glad to get him back home with me.