Babs, their Golden Retriever, was executing her usual role as playful observer and chief from the newly found space within the fenced back yard. The baby was safely secured in her car seat just extracted from the vehicle and positioned beside the sofa and centerpiece of the bright new living room. She watched every move of the going and coming as the last of what seemed the personal life support supplements were brought in from the vehicles. Endowed with what appears to be a heavenly dose of calm and patience, my daughter-in-law attempts to redirect the attention of her overly tired toddler from her need to express general discomfort to a place of enchantment and absorbed attention at the yet to be discovered new surroundings. Their first evening in the new abode was about to commence as this stiff and tremulous dad and grandfather gave his goodbye hugs and kisses. A week’s worth of gratitude had filled the space between their arrival and this evening’s farewell. Now they were all safely tucked in the tiny but comfortable house that will be their home for the next few months. Thankfulness is the stone upon which we step as we reach out to the One who has made it possible to bring family closer together.
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