But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones… Jeremiah 20:9

All three of my children are coffee drinkers and all three like to drink their coffee the same way – black with no sugar or cream. This is funny to me because I am not much of a coffee drinker at all unless it is Christmas time and the coffee has peppermint and whipped cream in it!

But one thing I do have in common with my children and how they drink coffee is that we all like it hot. In fact, a barista helped me find that right temperature to ask for when I come into the coffee shop during my holiday visits.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:28-29

I desperately needed a break. I was physically and mentally drained from work so I went to sit down on the sofa for just a few minutes.

But once I sat down, this long To Do list started rolling through my mind. How was I going to get it all done if I just sat there?

The list would not stop playing in my mind and needless to say, I reluctantly rose up, and tackled that To Do list!

Blessed be the Lord my strength which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: Psalm 144:1

I sat there in the audience among thousands of people, my heart filled overflowing with pride for my oldest son.

He had joined the Navy and had just completed eight long weeks of recruit training (formerly known as boot camp!).

My two children and I took a flight into Chicago to be a part of the ceremonies and to spend precious time with my son before he went off to his first assignment.