The last couple days have been a doozy.

Take a whole lot of busyness, some travel, a family transitioning into about four “seasons” of life all at once, a bunch of clutter, a dirty house, coughs and colds all around, and a weary body . . . give ’em a good shake, and, well, let’s just say it hasn’t been pretty.

It’s times like these when life puts on the brakes, knocks me on my butt, and has me still long enough that I see and give thanks for everyday grace . . .