So much love

Today I got a text from Catherine.  She was feeling discouraged by some of her classes.  She was going to come home tomorrow anyway, and I asked if she wanted to come on home this evening.  She was pleased at the thought of a free dinner, and I was thrilled at the thought of her being home.  I didn't tell Thomas she was coming, and when she pulled into the driveway, his smile was so big!  The laughter, jokes, and just absolute joy in our house this evening is infinite.  I am amazingly blessed.

Catherine is staying at our house this weekend with the pets while Thomas comes with us this weekend as we head west to pay our respects for our dear friend.  At least three of our friends' kids are joining us as well.  I'm so grateful that we all get to be together, but oh how I wish it was for a different reason.  I'm so grateful our family has been blessed to be a part of this "framily".  I regret that Catherine isn't coming with us, but I am very grateful to her for staying with the pets.   My heart is full of so much love!