Return to the Summit

I have decided to make it a point to stop for a rest at Chiriaco Summit  every time I make the trip to Claremont and back for classes.  This morning, I stopped on the way home.  I had a nice sleep.  Then, I walked to the little Mary Shrine.  Today was a perfect day for outdoor prayers.  The birds sang their melodic praises while I stood reverently at the shrine.  The candles inside the space burned brightly with the prayers of others.  I felt privileged to add my prayers to theirs.

Before getting back on the freeway, I thought I'd have a bite to eat and a hot cup of tea.  Not only was the breakfast delicious, but it was "served with a smile."

And that's just the way it should be.