I never ate oatmeal as a kid, but when I started attending retreats, I began to eat oatmeal for breakfast on any of the weekend retreats that I went on.

I can’t explain why or how much I love oatmeal on the retreat weekends.

I get an extra helping and add butter, brown sugar, and craisins.

I eat it slowly and savor it. It’s warm and wholesome, and all I need to start my day.

Well, with a cup of tea, but that is how I start my days on retreat.