family treasure

There is nothing sweeter...

Than sharing the fruits of togetherness...

The Hopefuls... 

Celebrating Mamaw's return to Ridgegate...

Back from a month-long, painful goodbye...

Releasing dreams of future story with her daddy...

Returning she offers all...

Armloads of affection...

Just as with Pastor...

When she is gone... the void is large.

The ache of absence... 

Enough to make me want to run and hide...

So blessed by her presence...

Always willing to squat down amongst my mess...

Helping carry my loads with love...

Yes... 

If we let it...

Absence... makes the heart grow fonder...

But... Togetherness...

It makes Love's garden grow...

Whispering forever deposits into the roots of our souls...

Nourishing with knowing embraces...

Helping display the beauty hidden beneath the coverings...

Celebrating flowering crops today...

Oh the blessed harvest that togetherness brings... 

Heart baskets filled with life-sustaining bounty...

Love... memories... laughter...

Together-treasure...

Worth more than gold...

Not forgetting the important story that came to a close for my momma just two weeks ago...

Reminding me to have an extra thankful heart for today's chapters...

And arms choosing to hug extra tight...