This past week was spring break in our area, so we decided as a family to head to New Mexico for a little skiing. I took a day of vacation and we headed to the slopes. Our three boys are teenagers, so the drive was pretty quiet – each with their own headphones plugged into their favorite music.
But once we hit the slopes, we had a blast. It was so good to be together as a family doing something we all enjoy doing. The boys had a great time – and except for one dislocated collar bone, we had a relatively safe time.
Our time gathered around the back of the car eating lunch in the parking lot was filled with talking about our favorite runs and what we were going to go do next. We laughed and genuinely enjoyed being together.
Now that the boys are older, unfortunately, those kind of times are fewer than they used to be but they are no less meaningful. In fact, I think I cherish them more.
Family is so important. Don’t take yours for granted. Take some time today and remind each person in your family just how important they are to you. You’ll be glad you did.
Be blessed!
Clay in the Hands 
Looks like y’all had fun! Jared looks like he froze to death! I’m so glad y’all were able to spend time together.
Well I can tell you that lately, as in the last year and a half, I have personally been going through a very difficult time! Sometimes going to church is a hard thing for me when I am distressed. I have gone through loosing my Dad and watching my daughter go through something horrible I have no control over. During those times I have three people who write blogs that have encouraged me. You, Jim Denison, and my friend Kathy Howard. These blogs or devotionals have kept me going and feeling connected in times when I felt very disconnected from my own church. Thankfully I am feeling better and starting to participate more at church now. I just think its awesome when you can’t go to church its like church came to me!
Thanks Lee Ann! I know your year has been a challenge and I am so glad God has been able to use this – even in some small way. You are a blessing to my family and me as well!