bsmiles and sunny days

The Volunteer Banquet at the prison was tonight. A former inmate that was a member of Dale's congregation was the keynote speaker. We went in our fancy clothes with our sweet little Peanut tucked safely in his car seat. I politely shook hands, introduced myself, laughed at jokes, sought engagement, and smiled appropriately. Jeff was dynamic. Even at our table, the guy was electric. His eyes were full of life and passion. He spoke with intensity. It was inspiring. After too many cups of prison coffee, really good coffee, by the way, I'm wide awake. I've prayed for a long time and still my brain is spinning.  I've avoided eye-contact with inmates all of 8 years that Dale has been a chaplain. He instructed me to do that in the beginning. Now it's just easier for me because they are in the dark, and I live in happy sunshine. I don't want to go in there. It's how I've lived my life. I like it happy and easy and safe. Jesus rebuked that. He went in and brought

It's so strange to have free minutes... I've been putting the baby to bed for naps three times a day. Today I sat at the piano  And couldn't figure out why it felt like  It had been long since we were united in song. It's because I've had a baby in my arms for 6 months. Now that I have free moments I'm a little lost.  It's hard to believe that he's growing  Independent of me already. It's been slow going but  The months are flying by! I have to discipline myself to be productive. It's not something I do naturally. I'm so thankful for a break. I love that little bugger, but he wears me out! Lvb