Open Your Eyes To A Gift...Sunrise/Sunset

I always pride myself that I am one of the early birds as far as getting my taxes done! Every February (usually by my birthday on the 4th) Shea & I wake up, get ready and leave for our drive out to Santa Maria. I know, I know...why do I drive out to Santa Maria? Quite frankly, Jeffrey has done my taxes for over 25 years and if anything, I am loyal. Over the years it has become more of a "family visit" than just having my financial security set for another year. We start out by a Jerry's Deli stop to pick up Jeffrey's order (they don't have Jerry's up North) then enjoy the 2+ hour drive- listening to music, laughing, talking and taking in the beautiful sunrise! After visiting with Jeffrey & Ruby, getting our business done and watching them enjoy their lunch, Shea & I take off further North to go to have our "favorite" lunch at the Madonna Inn! This year I had a beef dip and Shea had a hot roast beef...We're in love, what can I say? Hey, ranch dressing with my fries...makes me hungry just thinking about it! We brought Phyllis (Mrs. Madonna) a pretty, mini rose plant and left her a cute Valentine's card. We love her so very much. As we drove home, my Cookie fell sound asleep. As I was listening to my favorite CD of all time, Luther Vandross, I noticed that the sun was about to set. So I pulled off the freeway, woke my Shea up and got the camera out. As her eyes slowly opened and she asked me what I was doing, I just pointed at the gorgeous sunset and said, "Look Sweetie, makes you know that God is near, huh?" She just smiled and nodded in agreement.

There is so much that we concern ourselves over yet God still makes our sun rise and set every day without fail.

The next time I get stressed out, I'm going to remember that!