Monday, August 7, 2017

Dear God,

My granddaughter Sophie asked to spend the night and, of course, I said yes.  Last night we played cards and started watching a movie before she fell asleep to get up early for school this morning. 

When I rose before dawn, I stepped outside to greet the new day.  The temperature was 58 degrees.  The air was fresh and refreshing.  I breathed in the life-giving air.  I got Sophie up and we left before 6:30 to pick up donuts and get to school.  On the way the sun began to peek up over the horizon.  It was so beautiful.  I said to Sophie, "Aaahhh, it is an amazing new day.  Everything is new, brand new.  It is like a new creation.  And we are too.  Today is a new day, opportunity for beginning again, starting over like the very first day."  She smiled and I smiled too.

O God,
hope of the world,
thank you
for every
new day.
Thank you
for painting
a brand new canvas
every morning.
Thank you
for gifts
of prized moments
with grandchildren.

Love, Andrea