196. family friendly television
197. summertime with the kids
198. time
199. preparing to go
200. two hundred good gifts from God
201. smell of waffles mid morning
202. clean bathrooms, shiny taps
203. sleepovers
204. mystery
205. sun breaking through clouds
206. remembering
1. the sound of still evening… the lingering of light.
2. sharing some takeout with my two teen sons… and talking.
3. their the last day of school… again. Tears and smiles, another year closer to graduation.
4. nose in a fresh picked peony, breathing a memory.
5. full on hugs… an arm around a shoulder.
6. the sky light glow behind blue grey muted mountains.
7. magpies final calls across the dusk.
8. a beginning of noting gratitude.
English: White peony flower Русский: Цветок белого пиона (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Blessed be
Blessed be the unwashed bag lady, shopping cart stacked with tainted treasure
for she will have her basic needs met.
Blessed be the man standing outside Great Canadian Superstore, hands out, eyes down
for he will be fed.
Blessed be the sixteen year old abused daughter living with another hard fist calling the shots
for she will be loved.
Blessed be the business man in the new beemer driving home to an empty house
for he will find what he seeks.
Blessed be the neighbour with the barking dog and all night weekend parties
for she will be shown grace.
Blessed be the cashier with dark eye circles stuffing groceries into righteous cloth bags
for she will be given a kind word.
Blessed be the old woman’s slow crosswalk shuffle during rush hour
for she will receive patience.
Blessed be the smart ass tough guy dealing from his high school locker
for he will be given a second, third, and fourth chance.
Blessed be the snot nosed kid screaming murder in the grocery cart, and his mother
for they will be observed with eyes of understanding.
Blessed be the new Canadian struggling with his pronunciation
for he will be a trail blazer for future generations.
Blessed be the middle aged mom breathing deep and hugging her daughter
for she will be a rock in this hard place.
Blessed are you when you are weak, hurt, without answers, taken for granted, displaced and overlooked because of what you believe and are learning. Rejoice and be glad that you are unwrapping peace, empathy, kindness and love. Epiphanies often bright burst from dark places. Extend what you have received to those you meet each day, and the Kingdom of God will come near.
Inspiration of Matthew Chapter 5.
BUDDY BREATHING 