Days like today make me think about young love. The sky was blue, the birds were chirping and daffodills are lifting their heads to the heavens.

After work today, I tossed a blanket on the deck and took a nap. It was so warm and peaceful. The fountain in the center of the pond was drowning out all the other noises that were eeking from the neighborhood. The warmth from the sun seemed to relax my every muscle.

I love this time of the year. The promise of spring. The promise of love. The birds are starting to gather for their nests. Wildlife of all kinds are looking for their mate. New love…new families.

Perhaps my mind is inclined to think this way because of the upcoming wedding. Or perhaps it is the new baby that could arrive anyday. Either way, I have no challanges finding things to be happy and grateful for.

Sarah and James are about to be mommy and daddy. I will soon be holding my grandson,  little Micheal Dane, kissing his fingers and nose. Babies are miracles! The smell, the soft skin, the new life….created right in a mother’s womb! Gotta give God credit for coming up with that one!!

Kendra and Will are about to be married…May 30 will arrive before we know it. I am excited, but also a bit scared. Kendra (my only biological child) will be moving away. She’ll only be 6 hours, so I guess I can handle that. She and this man she is marrying are both clear thinkers and they both desire to serve God in whatever capacity He leads. Will is  working for Eteranl Impact Ministries out of Oregon. He started there last fall. Before that he held a job at a local TV studio, but he left it to pursue what God was asking him to do. Both Kendra and Will intend on traveling to Uganda as missionaries. Again…a bit scarey. But God is awesome because he began preparing my heart (and Kendra’s heart) for this years ago. We became quite close with a Reverend from Uganda. He was here on a 6 month visa as a missionary to the US. What a wonderful man. As has often been said about him, he oozed the love of Jesus. Our family quickly became aware of the tragedies in Uganda and began praying and supporting. So when I went on the website to learn about this particular ministry Kendra was marrying into, I cried. I was so overwhelmed at what God was doing. I still don’t know the full outcome, but He does…and thats good enough for me.

The weatherman is calling for rain tomorrow. Blah! But today the sun is shining. And, yes Jody, I’m gonna say it….

We are living in today! And today the sun is shining! And today the SON is shining!!

Hope your today is great too!