I just got back from one of those multi-generational vacations. My husband and I, are children, their spouses and our grandchildren. Sixteen of us under one roof, for eight fabulous days. As I drove home, the memories washed over me, like the waves of the great lakes that we had experienced all week, bringing a sense of inner peace, wonderful complete contentment and joy wrapped with incredible gratitude. I loved the sense that I was experiencing a gift that was bigger than the sum total of all the parts. Being surrounded each day by beauty, love, laughter, and sharing. I loved that for a week, I truly entered into a rest of sorts, free from the sorrows and struggles of everyday life and just rejoiced in God's blessings. It was more than I deserved and I receive it as a gift from my Father above, who gives so generously and abundantly. Thank you God above for beauty that takes my breath away, for the grandchildren who delight me beyond measure, for seeing my children grow up to be more lovely than I could have imagined, for my faithful and loving husband of 37 years who I can share my joy with, and for 3 great son in laws who are strong and true.