A Slice of heaven...

Last week, over the course of a few texts, Phil and I recognized a glimpse of heaven in our boys eyes.  Jacob, the day after his birthday, was able to go to baseball practice, then head to his coach's house to watch the All Star game with his team.  We sent an ice cream cake for his birthday and they played catch outside as much as they watched the game.  I text Phil to see how he was doing and his response was "...I think this is what heaven will be like for him." Even though the stress of making sure Jacob feels good about his efforts on the field can be tough, we are so grateful for Jacob's experience with great coaches and team mates of the Vipers this year.

A few days later while at cub camp, I requested a status report on Benjamin.  Phil's two texts were, "Benji is playing cricket!!!" and "Now he's a face painted aborigine practicing his fishing cast while sipping a fresca..."  Yep, another slice of heaven please.

Phil's question to me was "What's your definition of heaven?"  And I think I have figured it out.  We had a fun weekend being with Phil's family at a reunion.  It was very enlightening to see his dad with his siblings.  Heaven.  They love being together and take a personal interest in each others families.

 We had a wonderful time down south.  We stayed at Pinewoods Resort and got to meet a bunch of fun cousins, aunts, uncles we don't see very often.  The kids loved playing in the outdoors, our little trip to Cedar Breaks and the wildflowers, baseball games, archery and yummy food.

 (We won't mention that Ben threw up in that lovely loft.  Ugh!)

 

 

 

 Love these boys...

 

 and the wildflowers!

Even Natalie got in on the action.

 Go Micah!!

So I think Phil's dad is on the right track.  I think that the most important thing about heaven will be family.  I love hanging out with my boys and Phil...especially when no cooking or dishes are involved for me!!!  It was a great weekend.  I also think I have figured out that my favorite place to be in the whole world is sitting on my parents' front porch on cool evenings with my own siblings and spouses, parents and watching the kids play in the front yard (all content and leaving us to chat!!)  Like Norm, I love being with my parents, siblings, their spouses and our kids.  I am convinced that's what heaven will feel like: Free from cares and worries, enjoying family, in a beautiful place.  (I also promised Jake there would probably be baseball and running too!)  Here's to a little more of that heaven on earth!