Paul's been working long hours
so by the time we get to walking the dog
our 2 miles around the park it's so late.
Thank heaven for warm coats
as last night it was blowing in a winter storm!
Thank heaven too for a dog that is very persistent
about getting his evening walk - it's good for us all.
Last year for Mother's Day,
the twigs gave me a subscription to Audible.
Best gift ever!!!
(Well, maybe tied for the train
that runs under the Christmas Tree anniversary gift from Paul,
AND Rachelle and Debbie's fudge haha.)
So as we walk the dog around the park we listen to books.
Last night it was "The Man on the Mountaintop".
A quirky, funny, interesting little book
about a holy man who lives in a Hermitage on a mountaintop
whom people line up to see
after hiking 10 miles from the village.
The holy man's name is Joe
and he freely admits
that if he lived a normal life among others
he wouldn't be so holy - hah!
Anyway, last night Joe says in the book,
"Pain is inevitable.
Suffering is optional."
Mind blown!
So grateful for answers to prayers,
even through an audiobook
while walking the dog around the park
in a winter squall.
Hugs!