On Mondays.

I'm looking out my windows today from inside my little home office, nestled in our den with my majestic 1908 piano standing comfortably near by.  I replaced the pot for the kalanchoe Janell gifted me a while ago, with one we picked up yesterday at IKEA.  It's a lovely little reed basket pot.  Hopefully the roots spread eagerly with more space and the leaves start to drink in the sun's rays.  It's been looking a little sad lately.  Here's anticipating new growth.  It's a full week ahead of preparations.  We're planning two wedding receptions this month - and one is this weekend.  Honored to have the privilege of celebrating with family and friends as we commemorate the sacred vows we exchanged in Oceanside on May 1.  I've been listening to gulls this past hour... rounding up the ranks to head over to the river perhaps, or longing like I am to be near the Pacific shore, strolling along its magnificent sandy canvas.  I am calm, at peace, and feeling connected to God and grateful for His gifts of grace and beauty.  It's a good day, amidst the monotony of beginning another workweek.  Really no day looks like another.  It's a new opportunity to challenge myself to stretch out, share a kindness, repair a strain among friends, cook a meal, sip a cup of strong coffee, or water my flowering fuschia shrub.  It's all a gift.  Thankful for love, joy, reconciliation and excited for what the week holds.  Best to you as you forge through this Monday, and head into the rest of a week that can be all you make of it.  May we embrace the masterpieces shimmering amidst chaos as we all venture to accomplish, conquer, be present, be whole, be intentional, and do good things that make us feel alive.