I really missed my children this past week.  The boys were both gone to a local camp together and Sissy spent the week at “Camp Grandma”.  I really enjoyed the alone time while my husband was at work and the uninterrupted time with him at home.  I got caught up on the laundry and some other chores. I spent time relaxing and time with other family and friends; but when all was said and done, I was eager for their return.

It was a great reunion with much excitement and chattering.  There were a few tears (only on my part) and massive amounts of clothes hauled to the laundry room.  A few hours latter we picked up Sissy and visited with a cousin in town from Texas.  Of course, a whole new round of stories had to be told.  I was delighted to have all three children in front of my eyes again! For me, it was a beautiful sight.

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day! This morning, I was eager to fix the children what they wanted since it was their first meal home in a week.  I got requests for biscuits, sausage, gravy and two different kinds of eggs.  I complied and threw in some fresh strawberries and grapes which are always a favorite.  It was indeed a feast this morning!

The kid’s were truly surprised that I had fixed what they each had asked for.  (They are so used to taking turns and compromising).  It was my pleasure to dote on my children this morning and I just sat back for a moment and watched them dig in.  They devoured the home cooking like you expect them to after a week away.  Everyone was so happy to be eating together and catching up.

I had a fleeting thought of the great feast all Christians will one day have in heaven.  How much more joyful and wondrous it will be than my simple family breakfast! A table spread much more lavishly and the reunion so much greater. 

I’m almost certain; Jesus will sit back for a moment and watch us dig in…

Matthew 8:11(NIV)
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

Revelation 19:9 (NIV)

Then the angel said to me, "Write: 'Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!' " And he added, "These are the true words of God."