Simple Pleasures

Yesterday was a lovely day in Wisconsin...the fall colors are peaking and it was sunny and crisp out. We decided to go to Riverside and Great Northern Railroad for the "Pumpkin Train." The children and I had gone first on my birthday and had a great afternoon. This time, DH got to join us. DS was a bit apprehensive, but being only 19 months, that is understandable, I guess. He settled down as soon as the train started. I knew DH would enjoy himself as much as the children. The ride goes through the Wisconsin Dells on a restored "mini" train. The "Pumpkin Train" stops and the children get to go pick a pumpkin and then ride back to the station. What a fun time we had. Then we went to a craft festival in the Dells. We purchased a very cool primitive style painting/sign from a vendor that says "FORGIVEN" then in script has the following..."Blessed is the man who surrenders his life to be counted among the living, he no longer lives but Christ within and his new name shall be called forgiven." May you feel what it's like to live FORGIVEN today.