Returned from a Visit to a Far Off Land

I have recently returned (to Michigan) from my week+ long visit with my Grandma and Aunt Linda in California, my first such visit solo, and my first opportunity to see them in nearly 4 years.

I look forward to posting some updates on this blog concerning some meditations on the nature of the proportion of time invested in preparing a good meal in relation to the subsequent pleasure in the enjoyment thereof, and sharing some of the gluten-free meals we sampled.

It might also be worth taking some time to reflect on the nature of what it means to be a "servant" in our current culture - to "wait" on someone (cf restaurant), or to be a "steward" of them (cf airplane). And how can that kind of "serving" translate into an opportunity to grow in self-less-ness, in humility, in kindness, in patience, in gentleness, in self-control...? Yes, I think it would be worth the reflection.....

~Leah

PS - the "lump" mentioned in the previous post has diminished significantly post the following of my doctor's instructions - so it would seem this is NOT something about which to be very concerned. If you were one of the person's praying for me on this point, I humbly thank you. :)