If I could, I’d visit the sea each day… but I had to be realistic. While everyday was not likely at least once a month seemed at least possible. In 2011, we drove close enough to see the ocean one day but that’s wasn’t enough. (That was my only ocean encounter in 2011.) To experience the healing properties of the salt water, I wanted to touch it.

So, today we traveled to Monterey with John and Anne. It was a beautiful day. I donned my rubber boots and stood in the surf as soon as we arrived. It was a little too chilly to stay right on the beach for long, but I had accomplished my goal. We spent the rest of the day walking around the wharf.

This is only the first of my ocean adventures for the year, but I can already tell you that this was one of the best ideas I’ve ever had. It is a shame to live so close to this beautiful place and not visit more often. It is so easy to see God’s grace in the beauty of his creation. You can’t help but be transformed and filled with peace.

Until next month, I’ll have to go back to sweat and tears… but the healing is already evident.

I’d love to hear your ideas.

Brandon’s team is patiently waiting for their game to start. Needless to say we are WAY behind schedule. His game should have started at 7:00…

It’s been a long time since I’ve watched a youth football game…

(Yes… I’m a little late posting… it’s 1:20 am on Saturday morning.)

Good times.

Monday night and I’m back at RCIA. Tonight at the break, I had a cup of punch… but not just ordinary punch… this is the famous RCIA punch. The recipe has been handed down from team member to team member through the years… and is a favorite among all of the participants. It’s good Spring, Summer, Winter or Fall.

I don’t know how to make it… that has never been one of my responsibilities. I rely on other team members for that talent… but I do enjoy it. Ask anyone who’s participated in RCIA at St. Stan’s and they’ll tell you how much they like the punch.

It saddens me to think that I haven’t kept up with The Office over the last couple of seasons. I just haven’t taken the time watch it the last few years.

But, when I heard that Will Ferrell was going to be guest starring for the next 4 episodes, I couldn’t resist. I’m a big fan.

It all started when the kids made me watch Anchorman several years ago. I thought it was the most ridiculous movie I had ever seen, but I couldn’t stop laughing. Even now, when it’s on, I have to stop and watch it. I almost have the stupid thing memorized.

I think Will Ferrell is brilliant… and I guess that says more about me than it does about him.

Unloading the dishwasher.