The Beauty of Life

I have the good fortune to live in the most beautiful spot on Earth.  (Here is a local pic.)  I am blessed with relatively good health, a loving wife & daughter & a large number of friends.  Today I had the pleasure of spending time with a close friend that I haven't seen in a few months.  He recently had a family tragedy losing his daughter in law in a horrible accident.  I know that he has struggled but his resilience and love of God has been remarkable.

We took a long  along the waterfront in Morro Bay.  The weather was beautiful, about 60 degrees & foggy but clearing as we walked.  The beauty of nature was on full display.  We talked about his grief as well as some of the things that we usually discuss, mutual friends, local happenings, health, future plans, politics, current events etc.  We also walked in quiet peace enjoying the scenery and the comfort of the presence of a good friend.  As we parted, I grabbed lunch and visited my daughter.  We were fortunate enough to have each other's company as we hadn't seen each other since the COVID outbreak.  Being together & thinking of my friend's loss made me more appreciative of everything.  We spent a great hour + then it was time to get back to work.  Here I am, more grateful than ever yet fully understanding to take nothing for granted.