"On earth there is not heaven, but there are pieces of it." -Jules Renard
We all can think of places and moments that are pieces of heaven. For us, it is any time we have our kids in one place sharing a meal, a game or an experience. We know our children are grown up, married adults, but there is nothing we love more than having everyone together. Perhaps, the year of quarantining has made us appreciate it even more.
"How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!" -Psalm 133:1
There are other pieces of heaven. Some find their heaven in a garden or on a beach. I am sure St. Thomas was a taste of heaven with Caribbean waters, soft sandy beaches and time with loved ones. Most of us have our own special places we consider heavenly.
The smell of dry earth as it is kissed by the rain is called petrichor. I adore that smell. I love to take deep breaths and fill my lungs. It always makes me wonder what heaven smells like.
For some, heaven on earth is a good book, a comfy chair and a cup of coffee, tea or cocoa. For others, it is hiking in nature. We all have unique experiences, but we all understand the joy of those heavenly moments and places.
Today, I am grateful for pieces of heaven.
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