Tree by Water

As the blizzard of March 2026 swirls outside, I am reflecting on this last week with so much warmth inside. I was sharing with my spiritual director all of the updates since my last meeting with him. This time we talked about all of the good things happening in my life. I then asked him what spiritual discipline I should work on. And, coming from an Ignatian background, he said, “Enjoy. Savor. And store up the consolations.” wow. No words to try harder or give up more. The grace and rest that rushed in took my breath away.

When I got home I remembered a quote from “Dirty Glory” by Pete Greig that I read just this week! This nugget is tucked in a whole book about sacrifice and prayer and obedience.

“We all go through seasons of sadness, but the prevailing Christian attitude is not gloom but gladness. We have a delightful duty to nurture joy by pursuing the people, places, and things that help us to rejoice in the Lord. On judgement day, according to one Hebrew adage, we shall be required to give an account of every good thing we refused to enjoy.”

Warmly, Laura

A winter road segment of 9.2 miles on the Ice Age trail. I’m thankful for trail angel Phil who shuttled me! It’s been so great to keep working on my long goal of completing the 1200 mile trail that travels all over Wisconsin. 🙌🏻