for mom and dad

twenty-three years ago something very significant took place in my life.
this morning i think of that occurence (though honestly don't recall much of it) and wish to extend my thanks to my parents for being who they are and helping me to be, and for their nearness to me as i have grown and as i become.

with the tastes from the Lord's table and a taste from mom's kitchen (mint squares received yesterday - christmas is officially allowed to come!) fresh in my mouth, i'm ready to embrace this damp day in edinburgh -- ready to embrace another year of life; moved by the unforced rhythms of grace...