Oklahoma's Tragedy

It's always such a shock to live through today's disasters.  It is a mixed blessings this gift of immediate information, media, and messaging.  Yesterday's tornadoes rocked the Midwest with grief, fear, and bitterness...  I won't go there in this post because I just don't know what to say any more.  No amount of desensitization seems to separate the hearts of caring people from the misery of our neighbors...  And while that breeds compassion, it also brings despair.  I'm no stranger to either, but this season of anyone 's life can be also about living abundantly while we are yet able.  Did it cross your mind this morning that nearly a hundred people in Oklahoma were not awakening to the sunshine...ever again? I'm sure it did...  I struggle so with thoughts like that.

But the sunshine, cool, fresh summer winds, and the reality that "it is what it is..." quickly soaked into my being.  No amount of sympathetic grief will change yesterday.  Charitable donations will help if we are able.  Check Pioneer Woman blog on my side bar for those.  Prayer can help us, them... The world, but bitterness can block those prayers at times like these...

Well, I wasn't going to talk about it, was I?

My family is coming for supper and Spinner... Paprika chicken and roasted California Mix...  Baked potatoes and sweet potatoes...  Flatbread and pineapple for dessert...  Paleo friendly for my son.

Mom and I had a picnic on the front porch this morning... Panini and cheese curls...  Cool and windy, but fun...

Be safe.

These flowers look so beautiful, prepared for the Senior Class Commencement and stored in my old room....