Outside a covering of snow.  Thin and soon melted.  Ahhhh.  I like it when a chill comes in through the window,  but still we are warm.  I am grateful today.  Again for God's presence in my life.  There's such a joyful feeling when God smiles through the weather,  the house,  Luke,  our family.  Smiles through. 

Luke and I were planning to go out for a single chore.  Just getting me out a little in preparation for getting back into life.  Hummm.  Luke has the flu as well.  He's not coughing so that's good.  Well we'll both rest today.  An extra day of rest can't hurt.  

Rain feels better but still not back to full energy.  Her husband,  R ,  is now sick.  This is hard with two kids and a dog.  

The question:  Who am I ?  Am I this body with the remains of flu?  I feel like I am?  So that's the trap.  Soon,  I'll feel better and be on the go again.  Then who?  This question causes me to become more quiet.  I feel that place inside which is eternal.  Softly.  Softly.

Luke and I eat dinner together and watch .  . . Jeopardy.  He likes my new recipe.

Heat olive oil.  Add sliced onions,  garlic,  and precooked chicken strips.  Add fresh lemon juice.  Cover and steam.  

Yummy.