Busy with Alijah

What do I do each day as I enjoy my retirement?  Sometimes I ask myself this.  Should I find something to do that gives me a sense of fulfillment and gives back to the community?  Some days I just want to stay home and am content to not speak to or see anyone else.

I am blessed with so much but in no way do I give charitably anywhere near to the proportion as I have benefited.  Walter and I have had a few discussions about this lately.  The subject comes up now as we are in this stage of our lives.  With no job commitments we are now able to spend time in activities that will improve the lot of others less fortunate in our neighborhood.

So we will be continuing our discussions and I am content that we will find our ways to help out in our community.  In the meantime we are doing things through our church.  I have believed for some time now that helping through an organized effort is the best way to affect change.  But the hands on effort is also an immediate gratification too.

Alijah Closes in on the Camera

Recently we kept our grandson, Alijah, while his mother went through several sleep tests.

He was a joy to have overnight with us.

Getting Too Tired to Sit Up for Play

We took him and his brother, Colin, to the playground at the park and to McDonald's for dinner and more playground time.  Walter and Colin had to get up very early to be sure Colin got to school on time.  Alijah and I slept in, but we were up by the time Walter returned.

Sweet Dreams for Alijah

 Alijah caught up on missed sleep for a good portion of the next day.  Seeing that sweet sleeping baby made me feel, at least for that day, that I had found a fulfilling and needed job.  Nothing beats rocking a willing and sleepy baby!

God is good!