In Times Like This

What2Say2Day? The last few days have been a little stressful, to say the least. Without going into details, because I would like to keep these things private, let's just say there is a lot to be said about families and friends who are close and together can endure all things. There were a few moments during these days when I just wanted to say, "Really! Who needs the stress?" But, because God is awesome and our family is strong and friends are amazing I found myself learning something; we are connected in a way that only our Creator could have connected us. I don't mean "us" as in family, friends, colleagues or fellow human beings. I mean "us" as in all of creation. Don't get me wrong, if not for the kind words of those around me these last days would have been more difficult. It was, however, the quiet time in the darkness looking at the stars, listening to the sounds of the world as it slept and feeling the cool night air against my skin that really put the final touches on my healing. We are blessed far beyond our knowing and those blessings are more than how much "stuff" we have. Our Creator gave to us a world filled with beauty in everything we see (except cockroaches and centipedes - maybe) and He gave everything we see the gift of us (wow, that was deep). We are a gift to creation, we are supposed to take care of it and handle it with extreme care. Let's start doing this - now! In times like this I'm glad to have had the stars to gaze on and clean, fresh air on my skin. I just hope my children's children can celebrate with our Creator in the same way with their children.