I wrote this post a few weeks ago while we were in West Virginia. Why am I posting it now? It’s timely, as I hope you will see tomorrow :)
I’m sitting nice and snug and warm on the couch, watching the snow fall.
I know, right???? I think that’s a first for me. It really is ridiculously peaceful. I could even flip a switch if I wanted and turn the fireplace on. Maybe I will….
Circumstances have made it such that I am alone at our friend’s home with the kiddos, and they are all playing in the nearly sound proof basement.
I have to tell you Florida, that is one sanity-saver we are missing out on badly, basements. However, we are not missing out on, snow tires, scarfs, mittens, thermals, snow pants, thick socks, boots, hats, muddy slushy footprints, and icy roads. If I could hold up in my house all winter, I could live up north :)
Amazingly enough, we are having a totally relaxing time. I say that because Mr. OverKill usually has a hard time slowing down. I understand it, because I have a hard time slowing down too. When life is such that you need to be constantly doing something constructive, or you end up so far behind all seems hopeless, it’s hard to slow down. And that has been my life. Four kids ages 5 and under…yeah sink or or swim baby. But with the start of this new school year, I feel like I can finally breathe a little. The three older kids have become quite the independent learners, and are quite self-sufficient. My attention is not required at the same level it was even 6 months ago.
And so, life changes a little bit again, and I find myself wondering how to use this precious little time I now have. I have started studying what the Bible has to say about the wise use of time, and I hope to be able to share with you what I learn as I go along. Before we left on our trip, I was looking for a couple of books to bring with me just in case…you know? Just is case I had a few minutes to sit alone in a quite place with a fire and snow falling. Not really thinking that would be a reality and yet here I am. Back to my point. A book I had read many, many years ago caught my eye, “Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life.” I picked it up and flipped through it, landing on a chapter entitled, “Stewardship…For the Purpose of Godliness.” So, I tossed it into my bag, and here I am…
So, if you will excuse me, I have some reading and relaxing to do.