I was reminded

yesterday morning after pancakes

before church

we ran the rascals outside

so Cowboy Dan and I could chitchat over coffee

our chat was cut short

when he spotted them from the door and said

“grab your camera. this is one of those shots we’ll want to remember.”

he was right.

the rascals were trying out

my “new” mower I found while junkin’ over the weekend

it is h.e.a.v.y.

and requires teamwork

and fancy foot work

a quick broccoli check..

and then

while strolling along

an idea struck them

you know?

there’s some mud

right.over.there.

and just like that

they were on their way

 

and if you think playing with the mower in the garden is fun…..

 

you ain’t seen nothing yet…..

“What do you little rascals have in mind?”

“You’ll see mom”

 

 

 

 

and just like that

I was reminded of why

I came home.

Why I left my career

and the security of a monthly paycheck

I came home for

them

to play in the mud in their undies

and laugh and learn

about their Creator

and His forgiveness and His goodness.

and this morning I am grateful, so very grateful

for the opportunity

 

What are you most grateful for today?