Overheard (On the importance of family) ...

We spent part of last week camping on Lake Michigan.  What a gift -- both the time together and the beauty of the area!

A conversation I overheard the morning we were packing sums up my feelings about our annual vacation.  Two elderly men crossed paths on the road directly in front of me and had this talk.  I couldn't make this up; it was so perfect! I immediately ran for my I-Pad and wrote it down to share here.  Sometimes, even on vacation, technology can be a good thing. (Although not usually -- the I-Pad's main purpose was to play Nick's favorite song, repeatedly, at bedtime.)

First the men said hello, then one commented on the other's nice dog, and asked what he had been doing lately.  The rest went as follows:

"Been spending time with family."

"You can never get enough of that. Time with family."

"Yep.  It's the most important thing."

"Yeah, life gets in the way of it sometimes."

"Well, see ya."

Nicholas had so much fun with my Dad at the campfire!

What wisdom!

The day after we came home, my Grandmother turned 93 years old.  We took her some homemade brownies and some creative artwork designed by my six-year-old.  Thankfully, that was one more day during which, for a while at least, life did not get in the way!

Later today, I take Luke to see a voice specialist for issues related to his cleft.  We have been waiting for this appointment for a long time. I'm very interested to hear what she says.  So far, my interactions with her have been very positive.  I am thankful Luke has so many dedicated, talented people helping him!