The Mom Blessings....

When bad things happened

and our Dads grew ill and then we

lost them so quickly

within a short span

instinct kicked in and the Lord

opened doors which led to 

my Mother living two doors away

and Georgia directly on the other side of us.

I definitely didn't think through all that this 

would mean but I did know that if it 

was at all possible it would be better for 

everyone to have them close.

After all, my mother had been two and a half 

hours away...in good driving conditions.

Warren's Mom was an hour from 

our door to hers. 

It has been so wonderful having them close.

Over the good years our families had grown close.

We would all celebrate major holidays together

whenever it was possible....

I always knew this was

unusual and special.

My parents and Warren's enjoyed the time

spent together and were enthusiastic in their

shared love of the grandchildren.

Ours are the only ones on both sides....

Yesterday drove home to me the beauty of our

situation here.

I joined Mom on her morning walk with her 

dog, Bear.  We discussed many things.

Some mundane, some not so mundane.

I don't do this every day....for sure....

but it is so nice to know that when the whim

strikes or the need arises I can find her there.

I pray this lasts a very long time........

Later in the evening as I was out yelling

for our dogs to stop barking at neighbor children

Warren's Mom, Georgia, came out to chat.

We discussed the news of the day.

Nathan and American Idol,

My "broken" toe, 

What will we do about Easter?

You know......

I know how blessed I am to have these 

women as neighbors.

They are wise.

They are Godly.

 They are generous with their time and resources.

They both love a good adventure.

We have laughed and cried together.

I count them both as friends.

They are blessings

to be treasured!!