Blessings

The Houstonian Smiths have had their five days of intense winter.  The trip to Steamboat involved family bonding and eating.  Those who came for the sport went skiing. All of us at different times burned the eating calories with a snowshoeing trip.  The excuse was the dogs needed exercise. I was able to rise early alone, except for the dogs.  Frija assumes the guard position while Millie likes warmth under

my feet.  Nothing is more illuminating than the sun rising almost imperceptibly behind the V in a mountain while above and surrounding all is still dark

All of the above were expected. Mixed in were three amazing blessings I hadn’t factored in.  For the twenty years of visiting, I have heard of Alpenglow.  Like Northern Lights, they do appear, yet not on command.  The sight is considered an “optical phenomenon.”  Just as the sun sinks, the top of the mountain and clouds above are bathed in breath catching luminous light.  Maybe a minute and a half is your viewing chance. Mike had the camera at ready alert.

I have always wanted to flash my boarding pass on my phone instead of unfolding a piece of paper.  The tech granddaughter made it happen.  She downloaded the United App, went through necessary steps, and assured me I could make it work.  I messed up at the check in counter, yet I did it to board the plane.  I think I should write it in my baby book.

Ah, the last is my favorite.  Every trip to Steamboat includes a trip to the library.  It has everything from a coffee bar to a children’s area to easy to access stacks to amazingly helpful staff.  I, who live miles away, was able to sign up for a library card.  This means I now have three libraries I can search for electronic books. This helps the organizational problem I mentioned last week.

The trip was planned.  All else was lagniappe.

The blessings of the Lord make rich.  Proverbs 10:22