My brother who came for Christmas headed home today. After a couple weeks of festivities and company, it is a very quiet house now. My parents and I took care of some things that needed attention and just kind of hung out for a while. I had made some gingerbread cookies that we didn’t have a chance to decorate, so we did some of those tonight. My dad talked about how nice it was to have people there. He especially appreciated his time with my brother as we don’t see him often. They talked computers and cabin projects and things that I just don’t have the knowledge for. It was easy to see the enthusiasm and joy it brought to my dad. I tried to talk my brother into coming every month – just for a weekend. I don’t think that will work, but he is planning on making another visit in the Spring. That will be great. I always love seeing my parents perk up when other people come around. I also love spending time visiting with others – especially family.

I Found God today in the joy my brother brought to my dad.