When I was in High School, our family vacations were done in a small travel trailer. It was equipped with several modern conveniences. There was a refrigerator, heater, stove and even a water heater, but no television. On our way west we stopped at a camp ground and discovered a huckleberry bush full of fruit. My frugal stepmother turned that unexpected bounty into a pie. It tasted just like blueberry pie to me, but sadly with no ice cream available. Life is full of surprises. It was on that same trip that we found a man in his pickup who had been killed by a shot to the head. We had stopped for a meal and noticed the man in the pick- up had not moved in all the time we were there. When we checked we found the body and contacted the police. It was a very upsetting experience for our family. Sometimes life’s surprises are inconvenient and even tragic, but at other times they are delightful and even tasty. On the same journey we had both. In the midst of the present health crisis I notice that the news also has stories of hope and kindness, love and happiness. These small stories are blessings in a time of some uncertainty and even fear. In fact I am sure that a slice of blueberry pie would make me feel better. I even know where there is some ice cream.