From My Front Porch ~ I Always Got Time for That!

        Our front porch is a welcoming spot. Even if we are in a hurry, old rockers, badly in need of TLC, a creaky old swing, an aged church pew, weather worn steps  all whisper for us to sit a spell. On a bright sunny day with a cool breeze blowing, it was hard to resist. It was such a busy day, I almost passed up my daughter’s offer to make my lunch.  Then I remembered, there is no "to-do" list more important than the treasure that is right in my hand.  My once little “girl” is now all grown up. Gone are the days of playing back yard vet an on to the days as  Cardiac E.R. nursing. We are blessed that she has chosen to nest with us. Swiftly fly the days.

                                 

 I love having our adult children live with us.  Yes, it is a delicate balance of cooperation and respect, but it is a delight when you children become true friends.



       From the beginning, she has had a heart to serve whether it is in my humble kitchen, an ER cram packed with trauma, an orphanage in Haiti or to a stranger that crosses her path.

                                                                   

      
      This nurse of mine faces crisis and chaos day after day in the E.R.. She sees life hang in the balance, but on this quiet day off, she simply fixed my lunch. As I tackled a list of pressing details, I could hear the chopping, smell the sauteing.  The minute she called out, "It's ready!", I hurried to join her on the front porch  . . . a quiet, semi-uninterrupted lunch; to sit, to savor, to chat and laugh and catch up . . . I always got time for that! :-)