skyward...

 though this is not the church I attend every Sunday, it became an important landmark to me over these last 5 weeks, it's the church just outside the grounds of the hospital where my Aunt was being cared for.. it's the oldest church here in BC where I live.. it was floated across the adjacent Fraser river on a barge more than 100 years ago to the spot where it now sits, Bell tower still pointing to the sky... still welcoming worshippers every Sunday.. a small little white clapboard structure with lovingly manicured grounds...

that bell tower became a reminder to pray and give thanks.. give thanks for the time, the life, for the incredible level of care Auntie was receiving from a group of Angels in the hospital... a reminder to give thanks for family and support, along with memories and laughter... those times will last forever... whomever you believe in as your God, just remember that an upward gaze to the heavens, always rewards you with something new.. a bird in flight, cloud formations, a sunset breaking in the distance, a flush of rain to clean away the tears, try it.. see what comes to your soul as you look up... skyward..