Good morning, friends. I've gone through my first cup of coffee here at home, and will probably grab my second on my way to an appointment this morning.

Last week we celebrated Valentine's Day (and my husband's birthday) with a family dinner. As usual, there were little gifts sitting around the table at our designated spots that we had given to one another. Both of my granddaughters had received these heart-shaped boxes of candy. A few days later I discovered this box tucked away in a book shelf. Opening it, I discovered these pieces of chocolate...half eaten. My suspicion is Tatum, our 8-year old granddaughter and avid candy lover. For years now her mother has found candy wrappers tucked in various and sundry places in her room. They really try to limit her intake...but parents can only do so much...right?

Of course, as a grandmother, I find it amusing. I began to think of the child mindset behind this. She was wanting a variety of taste, and she got it. It made me think of the verse found in Psalm 34:8, "O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him."  We've chatted before about "life happening." Isn't it good to know that the unfailing truth is that GOD IS GOOD!!

When everything around us may be in an uproar and unsettling things seem to happen over and over, we need to remember..."the goodness of God endureth continuously." (Psalm 52:1b)

The sun is shining brightly (which in the Pacific Northwest is a reason to celebrate). The view here from my little cottage is breathtaking, and I'm going to head out and enjoy it. Have a blessed day.

Kathy