Well, this morning we are suppose to be doing chores. But I'm stealing this time instead. The house isn't in terrible shape so we'll postpone the big chore day... at least for a few hours. Levi is helping his daddy with something and Kayla is playing with the little ones. So, for perhaps... a few minutes, the house is quiet! Really... I'm not expecting any more then a few minutes, the little ones don't stay with anything for long.
In my last post I talked about Sabath Rest. I have been working on it! I find it hard to implement when our whole society doesn't truly rest. But, regardless, the dishes sit on Sunday now! And for the past two Sunday's I've made my meals for the day on Saturday. The only down side is, that since Saturday is chore day, then prep day for meals on Sunday, now Saturday is by far the busiest day of the week and Sunday's rest is almost not enough! haha! Well well, it's a step in the right direction and I'll keep working at it.
Well, I should run. Hopefully I'll find a few more minutes to write again soon. These days it seems my spare time is draining away. But all good things!
Hi Sara, I have been thinking about you, and praying for Larry- I really appreciate your blogs they are so honest and they are just plain wonderful. I am so happy that God has blessed you with this pregnancy and am delighted by the love you have for your family, your sweet babies and birthing! I delight in the woman you have become. I am just so proud of you. I believe in my heart that God will bless you and your family. That He will give Larry health and make him pain free- God is incredible and I know He hears us every prayer. I was so hoping that you would have the blessing of another pregnancy and I was ecstatic to read that it was so. I really felt so blessed to read your blog about fear, worrying and leaving things to God I have really struggled with this process this year. I was ill with an inner ear problem - which seems so small but it left me unable to walk or drive or literally do anything for nearly 3 months,I lost my ability to be mobile and free- which I thrive on and fear set in.. I cried and worried it was terrible. I agree with you the problems are bigger than me and better left with God, He was there all along the whole time. it was me who didn't always believe! I thought I was too insignificant or not worth His love. I remembered beautiful moments, memories of SABC ( camp) , of youth.... of a chapel on a hill were I was sure I was touched my God's Grace. Thank you for openly explaining your fears it helped me so much. It reaffirms for me that I need to trust and leave my worries with our Heavenly Father- stop thinking and live the best life I can. I am so sorry to hear about your mom's hearing, please send my love and I will pray she regains this sense. she is love and joy. I have to smile the biggest smile when I think of her! I am so happy as I see Jocelyn's and Steve's families grow and shine. You are all treasures.
ReplyDeletemuch love and know I am praying for the health and happiness of your family
I hope the birth of your sweet baby in September will be with a wonderful midwife in the setting you choose- I am sure it will be perfect.
Blessings,
Jude Hoppenbrouwers
Jude thanks so much for your note!! Sometimes I write these things then feel so silly! But, regardless, it's just the plain ol true me. It seems when a person is going through a tougher time, it looks like everyone else has it together, LOL What a joke that is eh?
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your ear problem settled down, that's actually how mom's started. Larry had a bout with that a few years ago too, but it went away on it's own and hasn't been an issue since.
Well, I could write so much more, but Nathan is getting into the oatmeal, yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!