Limitless

Limits.
We decorated the graves, putting flowers from the farmers' market on Dad's, where we paused, prayed and wiped away the stray tears, then on my aunt's and uncle's, then on Son's parents' graves, unaccountably close to my family's. Sometimes God is just plain gracious. Always he is.
We exchanged tales. Reminisced. Laughed. Missed them.
Then we went to Redondo Beach pier, a boardwalk hosting restaurants and shops, jutting into the shores of the Pacific. Impressive rollers broke beneath the pier and crashed on the boulders beyond. Bravely, a few surfers rode the waves, despite them not ending in soft sand, but on those hard rocks. They were no doubt skilled at their sport, and knew how not to be concussed at the end of an exhilarating ride.
In life, we never know how big the next wave will be. Years should feed wisdom and enable us to anticipate, so that life continues to be exhilarating right to the end. Whether that end is on soft sand or hard boulders, as long as the Lord is there, it matters little.
Today we have plans to go out with one of Mom's new friends here. This sweet lady has appreciated Mom's friendship and wants to treat her. I am the designated driver, privileged to enable this to happen. May I be given the grace to embrace all the joys and challenges of this day. May you receive grace to embrace whatever the day holds for you, too.
Our strength is limited. His grace has no boundaries.