Although this is our traditional summer trek to Ohio which Amy and I have made for 11 or 12 years, this year is a bit different as we're also using it to acknowledge a special milestone - no not my birthday we observed that by flying on planes occupied by people with small bladders - we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of Amy's parent's - Bernie and Priscilla
A half century of love and patience...not necessarily always in that order I suspect...which is a remarkable feat by anyone's standards - certainly mine.
Unlike biblical times, there won't be any slaves freed or land returned but we've made arrangements to get all of the children and grandchildren together in one place - something that grows increasingly difficult as the kids get older - for at least a few days.
It won't be anything too fancy...it will be family.
But perhaps - like the rules regarding the lands of old - this small effort on our parts will serve to nourish and replenish two wondrous hearts - hearts that have blessed so many.
