It's a gorgeous night. I'm out at my parents' place, in the country. The heat of the day has passed. The stars are twinkling brightly above, in innumerable splendor that can only be seen when far from the light pollution of the city. In the distant north, a thunderstorm is raging away. It's far enough from us for the thunder to be inaudible, but Heavenly Father's light show is riveting. The clouds are flashing back and forth, competing for brilliance.

It's nights like this when I crave companionship. To throw sleeping bags out and lie, gazing at the stars together, marveling in the natural wonders... To cuddle and dream together, talking of hopes and visions of eternity...

Someday, maybe?