Submitted by CarlyMeyer on

Midwest Common Sense

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Picture this midwest evening.... 5 nieces and nephews, sitting in the back of my son’s pick-up truck, watching the sun go down; playing a little Kenny Chesney in the background, whilst the deep voices of the bullfrog weigh into the conversation. Sweet, right!? Evidence of a frisbee toss, badminton gone bad, and silly wiffle golf ball tosses, aimed at each other, admit our demonstration of family love and of our competitive nature with one another. Deep chats, belly laughter, and togetherness. I wouldn’t trade this precious time for all the gold in the world. Each member of our family is a beautiful gem or a unique pearl, more rare than the next. Each precious in their own right. In this family, love and respect, abound. We even washed the grass stains off our bare feet together because we didn’t want to miss one single beat. What kindness did you see today, that declares special opportunity for appreciation of your tribe?

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Fred Klein

Seems like an accurate description of days of Heaven!
Shelley Simpson

During these curiously challenging times, I don't have the "in-person" opportunities so it's been Facetime meal preps, crafts, and plain old silly stuff. I've done FB lives with one of my favorite kiddos. And these activities then morph into memories. This morning I was out on my early run and noticed parents out with their little ones riding bikes, walking and talking, and sitting on blankets enjoying each other. I enjoyed their memories vicariously just as I enjoyed yours, Carly.
Kelly Welles

How delicious. Reminds me of old-fashioned hayrides in the country under a harvest moon - with kids from my church camp and all my cousins. What joy. I can smell the hay.
Daniel Schwartz

Catching up to blogs after being away. Beautiful image you set. We enjoyed a family moment walking the beach up to our ankles in the water and watching the sea creatures in the sand run for cover in the changing tide.

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