Too little time

One thing about a quick weekend trip to the monastery is that as soon as you start to get adjusted to the pace of life, it is time to go.

After Eucharist, we had to pack up and return to life (I had to figure out where I'm living in the next few months).

But even a weekend was a nice time to relax a little and thank God for his many blessings.

A view from across the river

My friend, Vicky, was going a little stir crazy - It does take a little time to get used to monastery life - so we took off for a drive after dinner (the Noon meal).

The Vanderbilt mansion in Hyde Park is right across the river from the monastery and the view of the monastery is always picturesque.

Morning Sun

As we sat and ate our breakfast in silence, we had an incredible display as the sun burned off the fog this morning.

An incredible day

After a tour of GE's Analytical labs this morning, I hopped on the NY Thruway and was at the guesthouse in time for it opening at 2:00. It's a beautiful day... clear and cool... vibrant color in the leaves but still enough green to intensify the fall colors.

This trip is one of Thanksgiving. Life has been great lately. God is good. R

A Quick Visit...

I find myself in upstate NY, after a business meeting at GE's Research Center. When I looked at the map, I realized that my drive home will take me right down the Thruway, so fortunately, Laurie has vacancy and I can stop by for a few days of prayer before life gets really crazy in the next few months.