Well, it's Friday, folks. In California and Colorado at least. Wyoming and Texas, too. (Don't point out the states and regions I neglected to mention; I have loved ones who quickly come to mind in these states, thus the honorable mention.) I've managed to again ride over the line of midnight with my entry. Big surprise! Huge! Not!
I'm sure the rest of you are like me and the majority of the world. A week full of doings, hurtling you at top speed toward the end of the week, throwing you atop the weekend heap in an exhausted state of humanity. Our lives and the challenges we face are at once engaging, difficult, and something of import to behold. At least, that is my hope for you. Work, growth, purpose: it's ALL good as my brother is fond of saying. (Let the five of them hash that out.)
A significant segment of this state will continue to dig out from under the debris of the 100-Year-Flood which wiped out many a household and business just two short weeks ago. Rain is projected in varying degrees for the next several days. I'm praying hard that it will fall as needed and nothing further! I'll see a bit of the recovery effort for myself as I venture into Nashville with my 72 year-old mother for our 3rd annual tour of the "Down The Garden Path" fundraising event for lupus. 7 gorgeous gardens in phenomenal configurations will delight and dazzle -- one had to drop off the tour due to flood damage. Our time to wander about in this way is limited as her feet and other ageing areas affect her ability to endure and enjoy for hours on end in the outdoor setting. I'm taking what I can get while I can get it.
You readers do the same. Whether the end of your week and start of a new weekend holds momentous events -- like that of my oldest friend who is embarking upon a gift of an Alaskan Cruise, complete with a few days in Seattle, Washington, with her husband for their anniversary -- or the more simple pleasures -- visiting your grown child and her husband in their new home -- or possibly activities of an altruistic nature -- aiding in the flood clean-up through your church or organization -- go at it whole hog. Sop up every bit of gravy with an entire slice of bread or biscuit, you know!? Leave nothing on the plate.
So, off with you. Say good-bye to whatever heaviness or seriousness or business you had to carry across this past week's finish line. Open your arms wide to the exploration of a Saturday and Sunday partnership. Do it now. Do it quickly. Monday is just around the corner.
Let me know how it goes.
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