Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.[1]

evil: n. the fact of suffering, misfortune, and wrongdoing

good: n. something that possesses desirable qualities, promotes success, health, or happiness, or is otherwise beneficial.

I pulled myself up off of the couch, where I had been languishing for most of the day. It was 2:00 in the afternoon, and I just awakened from my second nap. The first one started around 10 A. M., not long after I had crawled out of bed. When that did little to revive me, I conceded that, perhaps, I didn’t feel well, so I headed back for another go-around. This particular couch, while not the most comfortable to sit upon, ranks amongst the top in the world for napping—hence a ready go-to when my body and soul beg for rest and recuperation.

I probably should go buy some cold/flu medicine, I thought. My drug stash was minimal. All that remained were allergy meds and a few acetaminophen tablets. Something with some potency would be helpful in tackling my symptoms. Adding to the list, my milk had soured, and I needed a carton of palatable stuff for my cereal.

grace: n. a short prayer before a meal

Thank you for this food. Bless it to the nourishment of our bodies. And bless the hands that prepared it. Amen.

I eat breakfast every morning, unless I have a lunch date and want to save my appetite.

Today’s breakfast took on a different tone. Not because of my food choices, but due to two visitors–the memory of my earthly father and the touch of my Heavenly Father.