The Present

I woke up this morning to the sound of the garage door going up. It was Bill, home hours ahead of schedule from his conference. I wasn't expecting him until this afternoon. What a lovely surprise to wake up to the present of his presence! It was kind of like having someone unexpectedly tell you to "close your eyes and hold your hands" and then opening your eyes to find a wrapped gift. That unexpected present fills us with excitement and wonder.

What a difference we would see in our relationships with others if we would remember to see them as a gift!