Blessings

A heavy NYC winter coat hanging from the hook

 A jumbled mess of her favorite throws
 and smooshed pillows on the couch. 

I saw this first thing as I rounded the corner
 into the den this morning. 
Darling daughter is still asleep after working 

until 3 am (6 am her time) on the computer last night.

I cannot explain why seeing these two sights made me well

up with tears, except to say...

She's Home

She's Home

Dearest Son arrives in one week.

His shoes, his jackets will be strewn everywhere.

He's Home

He's Home

I have a lovely roof overhead

Nourishing food in the pantry

Generous and loving friends

Glorious children

A holiday job I adore

Life is so good

..and the tears fall gently again

merry merry everyone

I pray you are as blessed

Z