I know it's Father's Day, happy Father's Day dad!!! Love you, but this is what came to mind today!
You know those little moments when something you hear, or something you smell or see brings back memories? That happened this morning! I love that, well, especially when they are good memories.
This morning I was walking out to feed our chickens and the sweet smell of the air, the height of the sun in the sky, the temperature, reminded me of when I was about 13 and would ride my bike to swimming lessons in June.
I remember it being SO cold and not wanting to get in the water. I would even wear a sweatshirt when I was riding over in the morning. I remember complaining in my head at first about having to ride my bike because it was SO far and cold (It wasn't). But I also remember enjoying the quiet. I didn't realize then how much I needed that solitude, and quiet.
I realize that I need that quiet stillness so much more now. Maybe it's the chaos of my crazy life of homeschooling 4 kids, and church, and yard work, and the list goes on and on that make that need so apparent (and yes 2 of those children were just trying to kill each other as I was writing this. Isn't it ironic, don't you think?). I think that time for reflection is so crucial.
About 5 years ago we moved 45 minutes out of town onto 8 acres of land. At first it was a very difficult adjustment. I missed the grocery store being around the corner, well 3 grocery stores. I missed close friends that understandably weren't willing to make the long trek to come see us. I missed the activities my kids would only be able to fully participate in if we lived in closer proximity. There were and sometimes still are days I hate the drive, but as with everything there are positives and negatives.
There are days when I love the drive because it gives me time to contemplate, and pray. Every day I love to be able to see the sunrise and watch the sunset and bask in the glory of all that God has created. It's quiet where I live (unless my kids are trying to kill each other). I can go outside, and find stillness. I can find peace when I need it most. Now I crave the peace and serenity that I find only on our 8 acres. I love that I can go out on a beautiful spring morning and have that same quiet happiness that I had while riding my bike to swimming lessons as a kid!! It's wonderful! go find some peace today
You know those little moments when something you hear, or something you smell or see brings back memories? That happened this morning! I love that, well, especially when they are good memories.
This morning I was walking out to feed our chickens and the sweet smell of the air, the height of the sun in the sky, the temperature, reminded me of when I was about 13 and would ride my bike to swimming lessons in June.
I remember it being SO cold and not wanting to get in the water. I would even wear a sweatshirt when I was riding over in the morning. I remember complaining in my head at first about having to ride my bike because it was SO far and cold (It wasn't). But I also remember enjoying the quiet. I didn't realize then how much I needed that solitude, and quiet.
I realize that I need that quiet stillness so much more now. Maybe it's the chaos of my crazy life of homeschooling 4 kids, and church, and yard work, and the list goes on and on that make that need so apparent (and yes 2 of those children were just trying to kill each other as I was writing this. Isn't it ironic, don't you think?). I think that time for reflection is so crucial.
About 5 years ago we moved 45 minutes out of town onto 8 acres of land. At first it was a very difficult adjustment. I missed the grocery store being around the corner, well 3 grocery stores. I missed close friends that understandably weren't willing to make the long trek to come see us. I missed the activities my kids would only be able to fully participate in if we lived in closer proximity. There were and sometimes still are days I hate the drive, but as with everything there are positives and negatives.
There are days when I love the drive because it gives me time to contemplate, and pray. Every day I love to be able to see the sunrise and watch the sunset and bask in the glory of all that God has created. It's quiet where I live (unless my kids are trying to kill each other). I can go outside, and find stillness. I can find peace when I need it most. Now I crave the peace and serenity that I find only on our 8 acres. I love that I can go out on a beautiful spring morning and have that same quiet happiness that I had while riding my bike to swimming lessons as a kid!! It's wonderful! go find some peace today
