My focus has changed... after a hurried day, I slow, read, drink in the words penned with ink. Realize that to have more time I need to slow down. That in my hurry I don't make more time, but lose it. Ironic. That in my rushing through my days... wishing to be one more step ahead... time steals away. Life slipping with it.
But stopping to give thanks... for the everyday seems to halt it. Causing the time to slow. Appreciating the things that so often go unnoticed...
And so I continue my counting of blessings...
711. warm gingerbread cake fresh from the oven
712. Chopsy climbing into my lap for Family Bible Time
713. Hearing "I love you, Mom." and it's lasting ring in my ears
714. the sounds of singing by Monkeyman... "Whatever you do.... do it for the Lord."
715. windy spring days at the park
716. boy strangers sharing toys for adventuring
717. quiet evenings for book reading
718. a gentle rain
719. shortened locks - all for the sake of time
720-722. a crying babe in arms... getting dinner on the table... and my 6 year old to set the table for me because my hands are full
723. a warm meal - filling and satisfying the pangs of hunger
724. wanting chickens for pets
725. garden planning
726-727. soap suds and the fresh scent of lemon verbena to wash away the day's tasks
728. a shared smile
729. the words reminding me to slow down, the only way to share in the eucharisteo... give thanks... and then the blessings.
Please join us in the sharing, remembering, and counting of One Thousand Gifts.
1 comment:
Slow down, slow down, slow down.... I think I need to post that on every doorframe in my house :) Thanks for the reminder, dear friend! Love you guys~
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