So many delightful distractions today that I hardly considered food...heard a lone bird chirping happily this morning as I exited the house. He may have been the only bird out there and he was decidedly optimistic but by gum, he chirped for all he was worth.
The sun shone all day. The air was crisp and I saw more icicles melting. Lest one think I expect clear sailing from here on, let me assure the reader that I am no fool. I grew up in cold climes. We remain in February and I know what March can bring...but I will hold these delicious distractions close to my spirit this evening...mini gifts and respites along the way...mini joys which put things in better perspective.
Lenten season calms with a quieter healing pace. Spoke to a number of friends after church this afternoon. I was refreshed by their genuine kindnesses and joy. Hugs and meaningful fellowship is a treasure in a sad world.
Spoke with strangers in the restaurant. The sun seemed to be thawing everyone...people wanted to speak, to be spoken to...to emerge from social hibernation and black ice parking lots. Their happy faces replaced sugar silliness. Their sparkling conversation doused potato chip cravings.
I feel ready to go back to work tomorrow. The empty candy jar is in my car and I will place it on my desk...ready at the end of this week to reward my students with some treats...but I will not participate, for I felt the hope of Spring, if only for a day. Smiles all around today replaced fickle foods and fresh bay leaf flannel sheets await my weary body...to bed.
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