Tea Anyone?

This post is long overdue.  

In August, we had the privilege of spending a week with Debbie and her family.  There were a few outings, but most days were spent leisurely around the house.  We talked, we swam, we cooked, we ate.  It was exactly the relaxing and refreshing time my family needed.  

Debbie is just as she appears on her blog.  Except more so.  Because she cannot be contained by the words she types or the pictures she posts.  She is deeper, sweeter, and well, more than I expected.  The faith and peace that exude from her blog is amplified in her home.  Simple words spoken have given me strength and wisdom and a closeness to God in the tumultuous months that followed.  Words that might not mean anything to anyone else have flitted through my brain and helped me to land back in my Father's arms.    Moments sitting with tea cups in hand or gathered around the table enjoying the company even more than the food.  I can't really write here the things that we did, but I can tell you that I count it a privilege to know Debbie and her family; that in meeting her, I met a friend and for that I thank God.  

And in those quiet moments since that I need a reminder of that peaceful visit, I curl up in my chair with a cup of tea, close my eyes, breathe deeply and I can almost imagine I am there.  We miss you guys!