Labor Day is here. College football season is the focus of many conversations. The weather is beginning to transition to cooler fall days and we keep tuned to news of potential hurricanes. A more demanding schedule rules our lives and we notice that the daylight hours are fewer. Soon we will officially say good-by to summer and be left with memories of what has warmed our hearts. For me, family time has been both fun and important. Not only the joy of grandchildren (see picture), but also the renewing of relationships with other family members. The young adults are leading most interesting lives and keeping me connected with our changing culture. Reflections of such family time define unconditional love for me and shape my tomorrows.
As we move into fall, we return to living in community with one another. Our routines name who and what are important to us. The time of personal retreat has ended for now and we join with one another to build a better world. Perhaps, the book/movie title for us should be
Eat Together, Pray Together, Love Together as we write the next season of our lives.
