A Friend

Today, help came in the form of a friend. 

It was 11:30 am and I had not showered yet, having gotten distracted with laundry and meal planning.  My neighbor and close friend, Jess, called and asked me over for a quick lunch of leftovers at noon.  The thought of visiting with her cheered me up instantly, and I quickly showered and got ready. 

Eva was happy to leave the house with me and walk up the hill to Austin's for lunch and play time.  It was a warmer day than I had anticipated, having been shut up in my house with the heater running all morning.  The warmth felt rejuvenating after weeks of daytime wind and chill. 

As we neared the top of the hill, I looked around me at the blue sky full of brilliant white clouds and towering pine trees.  My anxiety was replaced with calm and peace.  I felt grateful for the sun that keeps rising, even when I don't...for the constant sky above me even when I'm not constant...and for the clouds that keep drifting even when I am immobile.  All of God's creations continue on every day, cycling in and out of their respective spheres, whether or not I come out of my house to appreciate them and be blessed by them...and I'm grateful for that.

And for a friend that called me over last minute for lunch.