Spotty rain showers helped lower the temperature a few degrees as this reluctant host to PD ventured out for some late morning errands. With the first errand completed an adventure to a nearby boutique caf\u00e9 near the river seemed to be beckoning my fantasy for a late morning lunch. Only a few customers occupied a small number of tables scattered about the room and the counter where orders were taken and payments exchanged. Order complete and tray in hand I proceeded to a table to await my selected specialty. With a few minutes time to wait the urge to check messages and recent postings asserted itself as I thoughtfully browsed my handy cell phone, genuinely oblivious to those nearby. The sandwich arrived and this consumer soon indulged his fantasy one bite at a time. A momentary glance away from the peculiar posting being read led me to the surprising and delightful sight of a distant cousin entering the caf\u00e9 with her daughter. She and my father were first cousins and we had officially met the previous October at a family reunion. My face and heart lit up as they entered with a friend. We immediately recognized one another and enjoyed a hello hug and a few words of greeting. A few minutes later we chatted about health, happiness, and recent travels before I departed for the remainder of errands and journey back home. Memories of my father and stories of his youth came rushing into my thoughts as I savored the sight of this majestic lady well into her nineties. Feelings of gratitude and honor lifted my thoughts to utter words of thankfulness as I resumed the tasks scheduled for the remainder of the day. Gratitude again lightened the pathway of that day’s journey!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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