In the course of my life my picture of Heaven on Earth has changed many times over. There are also quite a few times when I could not have answered you as to what it might be.
I have a new vision of Heaven on Earth, and I could not have dreamed it up if I'd tried.
Standing in the yard in 12C weather, paint splatter all over (most notably on His graphic comic spiderman shirt that I was allowed to borrow for paint purposes), and the running shoes that now have holes in the soles and toes because I've run through this 3rd pair too (shoes we picked out together last summer.) All paint spattered.
Birdsong and cold wind, both blissful change from the silence of the desert.
Most importantly, the feeling of success, accomplishment, and the surefire knowledge that I've earned my "Good Girl" for finishing the project for this summer... completely knocking down and refurbishing, putting back up, and painting the back fence.... and painting the whole rest of the fence for good measure....
I couldn't love that moment more. This summer has been absolutely tremendous on every single level. I'm beyond grateful for all that it has been.
I've done a ton of weeding and getting areas ready for future planting, there is a lesson in that which I've been very mindful of, but that is a topic for a different day.
For now, off to get ready to welcome Him Home for the weekend
On Master's table tonight:
fresh green beans
pan seared Cod with Beurre Blanc
rice pilaf with lemon and brown butter sauce
fresh salad with homemade vinaigrette
for dessert: homemade lemon curd with Amaretto whipped cream
and a glass of Pinot Grigio
His slaveMikayla