A Masterpiece

August 5, 2021 by Nancy Ruegg

“Family is one of nature’s masterpieces,” wrote George Santayana (1863-1952), a philosopher, author, and poet.

I almost agree, except for one word. You can probably guess what word that is! Maybe I’d add one too, so the statement would read:

We’re enjoying God’s Ruegg masterpiece this week as all thirteen of us (and two dogs) have gathered here to enjoy one another’s company.

I’ll be back next week with a new post!

Posted in Blessings, God's Goodness, Joy | Tagged Family Love | 25 Comments

25 Responses

on August 5, 2021 at 8:05 am | Reply Signora Sheila

Enjoy your special time together. I’m so happy for you, Nancy!
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:29 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Sheila. We did enjoy a very special time!
on August 5, 2021 at 8:21 am | Reply Gary Fultz

Great thought Nancy. So true. Go revel in God’s masterpiece
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:29 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Indeed we did, Gary!
on August 5, 2021 at 8:58 am | Reply marthajaneorlando

I love how you rewrote this quote, Nancy. Enjoy your time with family, a precious gift from God!
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:31 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Martha, and agree 100% with your last statement: family IS a precious gift from God!
on August 5, 2021 at 9:13 am | Reply francisashis

Thank you very much for sharing ,best wishes.Take care and God bless.🌹😊🙏
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:31 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank YOU Francis for stopping by and taking the time to comment.
  - on August 12, 2021 at 11:52 am francisashis
    
    My pleasure.🙏😊
on August 5, 2021 at 12:31 pm | Reply Janet M leap

Abundant Blessings!
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:34 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Janet. We did experience the abundant blessings of relaxation with one another, perfect weather to enjoy the outdoors, and outstanding meals put together by the “chefs” in the family. And that’s just the beginning of the list!
on August 5, 2021 at 8:30 pm | Reply Diane Kay

How wonderful. Enjoy the Lord’s blessings.
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:35 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  We did, Diane! (See my reply to Janet above.)
on August 6, 2021 at 9:51 am | Reply Ruth D Lott

Nancy, I hope you and Steve will be richly blessed by this family reunion. Enjoy every moment of it as you bask in God’s majesty and glory! Love to all.
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:39 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  It was glorious, Ruth. Much laughter and reminiscing, games and jigsaw puzzles, even a hike we used to take the kids on when they were young and we visited Steve’s parents in Columbus. Now the grandchildren have experienced the same trail and enjoyed the same sights!
on August 6, 2021 at 10:26 pm | Reply cherig2014

How lovely! I’m so very happy that all of you are together! A rare and precious occurrence, I’m sure! And I agree with how you changed the quote to include God and ‘finest’. Love you!
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:43 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Cheri. We did enjoy a lovely time all together. Like so many families, we hadn’t been able to gather since before Covid–sixteen months for us.
on August 7, 2021 at 5:01 am | Reply alimw2013

Love the way you worded it.

Enjoy your family time.❤️
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:43 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Alicia!
on August 7, 2021 at 7:27 am | Reply Patty hesaidwhatks

Beautiful and so true, Nancy. Enjoy your family!
- on August 12, 2021 at 11:45 am | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Thank you, Patty. We did indeed revel in our time together!
on August 13, 2021 at 1:49 pm | Reply jeanwise

What a blessed get together you are having. Savor every moment!
- on August 13, 2021 at 2:18 pm | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  We’ll be enjoying the memories for the rest of our lives, Jean!
on August 21, 2021 at 8:37 am | Reply gpavants

Nancy,

One word makes all the difference.

Gary
- on August 21, 2021 at 2:29 pm | Reply Nancy Ruegg
  
  Indeed!