On the front step

Enjoy 15 minutes outdoors 365 times in the next 1001 days. I wonder if yesterday's several hours on my porch step qualifies for 4 times? I went to a summer reading workshop with a co-worker yesterday, leaving before anyone else was awake. I decided to leave all my keys at home, knowing that Julia did not have school today and neither did Jasmine have work. SURELY THEY WOULD BE AT HOME TO LET ME IN, thought I. I also left my cell phone with Julia so she could conduct whatever business she needed with her friends regarding plans for tomorrow's day-date and dance. I took a book along to read, knowing I would probably not need it. It turns out the book was a life-saver. When I got home the door was locked and no one except the dog at home. It was a beautiful day, however, so I planted myself on the front step and proceeded to read my book on "Raising Lifelong Learners" by Lucy Calkins. I read and read and read and read. I stood up, kneeled, and sat some more. I was on the last chapter and it was getting cool and the light was beginning to fade. I said a quick prayer, "Heavenly Father, if it wouldn't be an inconvenience, please prompt Jasmine and Julia to come home." After a few minutes I thought I'd try breaking into the house the way both my girls have done on occasion. I found, to my dismay, that I don't have the strength to do this! Luckily, they pulled up at just the moment I discovered this. As it turns out, they must have headed home the minute I offered that little prayer!!!!