What I love - Tom T Hall and Chesterton

Because of a problem with my eyes I can't read as much these days.

It is frustrating to me, because I spend much time, usually, reading and studying my favorite authors and scholars.

I am trying to focus on the world around me with spiritual eyes, instead of physical eyes.

The words to an almost--forgotten song come back to me. The words are by Tom T. Hall....

I love little baby ducks, old pick-up trucks,

Slow-moving trains.....and rain.

I love little country streams, sleep without dreams,

Sunday school in May.....and hay.

And I love you, too.

I love leaves in the wind, pictures of my friends,

Birds in the world...and squirrels.

I love coffee in a cup, little fuzzy pups,

Bourbon in a glass....and grass.

And I love you, too.

I love honest open smiles, kisses from a child,

Tomatoes on the vine.....and onions.

I love winners when they cry, losers with they try

Music when it's good....and life.

And I love you, too!

Here's another one: hummingbirds fanning my face.....and grace!

And that brings me back to some transforming lines by G. K. Chesterton:

Here dies another day

During which I have had eyes, ears, hands

And the great world around me;

And with tomorrow begins another,

Why am I allowed two?

Indeed, why are we allowed another day of miracles?

Hummingbirds fanning my face...and grace!

It's all about grace -- that's why we get another day!