routine
The glow of the pre-dawn shone through the window as I became consciously aware that one leg was hanging over the side of the bed with a toe touching the floor. Suddenly, I was wide awake. Instead of trying to find another place of quiet comfort between the covers I found my way to the kitchen and the light of the stove clock indicating I had roused from my slumber an hour before the clock was to alarm. Undaunted, the normal routine of the day was engaged as the dog received her due attention with a run in the grass. As the sun rose over the eastern horizon gratitude engulfed my consciousness. A thankful heart whispered its acknowledgement for the grace that is another day. Another opportunity to discover possibilities that lie ahead is spread before me as the intended agenda for this day begins to consciously unfold. Today’s physical impediments are not obstructive barriers but rather recognized traveling companions on this journey of discovery.
The forecast is that today will be the hottest day in several weeks. An early morning rise and attention to chores routine and periodic has rendered tasks completed and behind us. Now we are free for those things which give us passion (writing and reading) and a planned adventure this afternoon through the local Science Museum. That visit has been on our summer agenda, but has been relegated to near the last of adventures for our granddaughter before she leaves for her return trip to her home in Florida. Gratitude brightens this boomers heart that we have had a summer of activities that have been engaging and instructive for Vanessa. She has embraced her adventures and engaged each with excitement and openness to learn and enjoy. Disease symptoms still exist, but during this summer I have learned how to place them in perspective as present but not consuming. Thankfulness is an elixir that needs no consumer warning. Its side effect is a brighter day!