Precisely Placed

Our family gathered in Kanab for Thanksgiving this week, a perfect place, precisely picked in a serene, southern Utah setting.  So sweet of our daughter’s family to host at their cozy home. 

Fast Friday deals are online, perfectly placed right after Thanksgiving, when we have nothing else to do but shop for Christmas as I did for a few minutes yesterday morning in the comfort of home. 

As the grand finale for Ogden’s annual Santa Parade this evening, fireworks were precisely placed for a perfect view from my apartment window.  Families and friends endured the cold together … for fun!  The Christmas season has surely begun.  May we keep in mind the true reason … with love.

I believe our Heavenly Father purposefully placed my wife Kay and me in faithful families at the right time in this free country.  More than my morning afterthought.  A long-held conviction with gratitude.

Recall Thanksgiving?

Last Monday at Golden Hours Senior Center lunch, we were invited to write one word on a [“I am grateful for”] card and get our photo taken with it.  I wrote “family” as my first thought.  I smiled. 

Christmas preparation appears in full swing, such as the delightful lights and Village set up downtown at Ogden Park.  I am nevertheless grateful, especially in this season of Thanksgiving, for my wife Kay, family, friends, our brave veterans, and all of God’s blessings. 

Driveway Moments

A term used years ago on Classical 89 (BYU radio) and a few days ago on WRCJ (Detroit Classical) really resonates with me.  Moving frequently, my wife Kay & I lived in many homes with a peaceful place to park our car.  Arriving home in the middle of a masterpiece of music on the car radio, I often lingered for a minute, listening with love.

It’s called a driveway moment — a time of reflection, relaxation, and appreciation.  I should slow down and write my impressions next time it happens — most likely with sweet memories of our love for great music.  Our children and forever friends understand where I’m going with this.