He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
It's a blessing that one of our sons and his family lives within a few minutes drive from our home. It's a blessing to be able to spend time with our son, his wife and the grandkids on a regular basis. It's great fun to spend weekly time playing with the grandkids. It is also a blessing to have a husband who flies frequently enough that we can either fly our other son and his family out for a visit, or, as we just did, fly west and visit them. This most recent trip included some time in a beautiful area of northern Idaho. We vacationed in a lovely place at the base of a ski resort. Even with three children ages 3-6, we were able to spend quite a bit of time enjoying the grandeur of the mountains and the beauty of region, as well as the fun of a small town parade on July 4th. One of the perks of staying near a ski resort with a chair lift open in the summer is that when hiking with kids, we can easily reach the top of the mountain. Not the same sense of accomplishment ...