July: On Family

July 10

Places, things, homes, yards, creeks, trees, gardens—

—all temporary.

Like you.

Like family.

You’d be wise to enjoy them while you have them—

And if you want,

After they’re gone,

Hold on to them a little while longer.

Even at the risk of being sentimental.

• Reflection title: It’s Not Just—
• Creative inspiration:  Mary Oliver,  "From This River, When I Was a Child, I Used To Drink"
• Reflection question: What has become part of my (sentimental) family? Do I feel ashamed of holding on to it? If so, why?