After a fun, family weekend at the cabin, we got things ready to go home this morning. My brother was scheduled to arrive this afternoon as he returned for the summer, so we wanted to make sure everything was ready for him as well. My son and his wife recently got a new puppy and brought him to the cabin. While we were at the craft fair yesterday, my grandson stayed with him. He is super cute. When I was cleaning the floor this morning, he wasn’t sure if the mop was a new toy, or a scary enemy. When I was moving away from him, he would chase it. But, as I moved towards him, he would try to run away and was sliding on the floor. He even barked a couple times like he was trying to be so tough. I laughed and laughed so hard my stomach hurt. There is nothing like baby animal antics to bring humor to a situation. Everyone left for home and I went into town to go to church. When I returned, my brother had just arrived. His old dog couldn’t wait to say hello. She got noticably more gray in her face over the past few months, but was as energetic as ever. She had a good time smelling the new puppy smells everywhere. But, it didn’t take her long to settle down. I helped my brother unpack his camper and visited a bit before I headed home. It was good to see him and his dog. I felt blessed today with more family time, laughter from a funny puppy, Mass at a beautiful church, and welcoming my brother after being gone for several months.

I Found God today in family time and laughter.