Shifting focus

Today is the day. I've been trying to come up with a word, and the only thing I can come up with to even remotely compare it to is root canal.

I've read arguments on all sides. For months. It's just not going to end well. And my fretting and sense of loss and dern-near ulcer over all of this tells me that, though I deeply love this great nation, I have put too much faith in it. Faith that should be placed in my Lord.

I don't know what will happen tonight, except that I kind of do. And I fully intend to unplug around dinner time.

Meanwhile, I look around and everything my eyes touch is a blessing from the Lord. Leaves and hoodies and crisp apples and soup in the fridge and holiday calendars filling up and Christmas lists and basketball has begun in all its glory and chilly mornings because, yes, we're still holding out on the heat.

And my heart is swollen with gratitude to the God who loves me enough that He promised to be with me always. Promised to give me strength beyond my capabilities and peace that passes understanding. Promised to work all things, including this day, together for good.

I choose to believe it.

And of course my precious boys, priceless treasure and faithful distraction all in one. We'll call this week's photos the friend edition, as we have some surprise guests hanging out today and going to the polls with us.

Blessings. Beyond measure. Everywhere. Even today. Especially today.