Have you ever had an unexpected piece of heaven - you plan something and have no idea how wonderful it could turn out. We did that the other night by planning an FHE with some of our dear friends. We had a delicious chili dinner, made gingerbread 'graham cracker houses,' and had a little musical Christmas presentation/sing-a-long. And for some reason during a busy holiday season, everything slowed down for a night, the stars aligned and it was heaven. Maybe it was using the 'other' side of our brain, the creative, musical side and giving the planning-stressing-cleaning-coordinating side a rest. Maybe it was the surprising delight & peace present with ten children and parents building gingerbread houses. Or the beauty of watching our little one's musical talents develop and unfold. Or perhaps simply being with friends who are more like family, who have been at the major & minor crossroads of life, walking side-by-side through the hills and valleys with each other and making it possible to not only survive, but thrive during this adventure we call life. We bring different talents and skills to the table make a complete circle of care, concern, and friendship. And that night it was complete. Perfect. A little piece of heaven.
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