“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.”
~Psalm 103:2~

We finally had some clear skies, and with it, much colder temps. For the most part I like the climate here but the soggy, moisture ridden air with extended cloudy days can really be a drag. I was in bed most of the day again except for a walk down the beach trail and back. That was enough. For the evening we returned to my mother-in-law’s house for supper and a little more hanging out with my sister-in-law and her family.

Zorro comes with us when we go. I can’t believe how much he’s grown. Right now he’s still fitting in the kennel we bought for the raccoons. His shape is looking more defined and muscular and I would guess he’s close to having doubled in size. Why does it tug at our hearts so much when this happens? Growing up is good, being healthy is good. We had a nice time around the table and playing games.

I think the above is my chosen verse for the year. I love the lines that follow which outline for us “all his benefits”. He forgives our iniquities. He heals our diseases. He redeems our life from the pit. He crowns us with steadfast love and mercy. The words included here show us the progression of life in Christ. He forgives, he heals, redeems, and crowns. This progression is ours over the course of a lifetime and many times over.