Missing My Family Time Together

I am sitting here at my computer this morning when I would normally be at Sunday School.  I opted not to go this morning because I have been down with an upper respiratory infection for the last few days and am saving my strength to go to worship service later.  I have been without a voice for the last two days and I hope that during this time, I am listening well for whatever it is God might be saying to me! 

I went out earler this morning to water my landscape and it is a beautiful  fall-like morning!  I love it like this, especially after the scorchers we have had recently!  While I was out I did a lot of pondering about things and one of the things that jumped out at me the most was this:  It's been way too long since my kids and their families came over for supper.  I decided to try to remedy this so I came inside and texted them to see if they would be available tonight.  Got one yes and awaiting (and hoping) for another positive reply.  Since it is spur of the moment I realize I will be lucky to get them all over tonight!  I realized how much I have missed them all being here.  We are all so busy now that it is hard to find family time and that's not good.   I'm sure most families are like this.  But we do need to try to keep our families close because we are enforcing bonds for our grandchildren to feel for the rest of their lives and hopefully affect their future families.  Traditions and family closeness are caught more than taught.  So, whoever gets to come tonight, I am looking forward to it.  Now, I'd better start planning a meal!!!!??????????????

Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy."  Acts 14:16-18