Jason is home now. And today was one of those days that you just want to remember.

Fold on a piece of paper, and tuck it in your pocket, only to discover it years later as a great surprise.

Perhaps this post will serve as that paper in years to come.

Nothing was out of the ordinary, in fact, it was a typical Sunday for our family. We went to church, had lunch with friends, went home, and put the three youngest down for their naps. The weather is warm and beautiful here right now. The older boys and I decided to take advantage and go to our happy place.

I did a photo session last night with these large balloons, so I thought it would be fun for the boys to take them to the lake (thankfully I brought my camera to capture it).

Normally I would invite friends (in fact, I did, but none of them made it) to be able to visit with, but today, it was just me, watching my two oldest in a breathtaking scene.

I took a few photos, but mostly, I just sat in the sun and allowed myself to be humbled by the vast amount of power our God has. So grateful. So incredibly grateful, that I am not sure there is a word to describe my heart at that moment. Bursting? Overflowing? Saturated with joy and blessing?

A rough month has passed and sunshine arises and touches our cheeks, to remind us that God is in control.

Normally after downloading my picts, I would make a few adjustments, soften some, sharpen others, maybe change the light a tad or crop it...but I decided to keep these as they are. I don't want to romanticize the day any more than how it happened. I want to remember it just as it happened.

The light. The shadows. The view. The joy.
Thank you, O God. You make all things work together for our good.