It was truly a blessed Sabbath.   It started with the celebration of my oldest son’s 26^th birthday.  It was a sweet time of fellowship with all of my children.  It is always special to me to have the gathering of my married children with their children with our younger children still living at home.  As we sat around the table together, talking, laughing, sharing stories, and singing Happy Birthday, I am always thoughtful (and thankful) of  the love and unity in our family, that exists because of the Lord Jesus Christ.  I pray continually for my family to walk in love with one another.

Saturday morning, after prayer, Bible reading, and writing a post, it was still quiet as everyone was still asleep.  I went outside to feed the horses and to let the chickens out of their coop.  When I came inside, I was surprised   shocked to find my entire family sitting in the family room, waiting for me to have devotions.  What a wonderful way to start Saturday morning with my family – by the reading of His Word together.  After reading several passages we had prayer, each one beseeching the throne of God.  After this: A big breakfast with scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, and toast.

It was cold and rainy outside – the kind of day that one wants to just stay inside snuggled. And this I did.  I stayed in my p.j.s and my big  fluffy pink robe until around 4:00 p.m.  We had wood in the fireplace crackling and a hot cup of tea by my side all day.  I read a book, took a nap, and for an hour or two we had our family reading time from our G.A. Henty historical novel (St. George for England.) 

In the evening, we took a quick trip out to get some pizza. Not exactly what I wanted to do – it was still wet and cold outside, but one of my children can be pretty persuasive (Rachel).  We watched a dvd on character and integrity (Pastor Bill Winston from Chicago, Illinois), and before bedtime, we watched a family fun movie called, Bolt. 

The Sabbath – He tells us that this is a day that was made for man (not the other way around – man made for the Sabbath) and it is a gift from Him.  It’s a gift to be able to stop and enjoy my home, my husband, and my children.  To take a complete break from cleaning, laundry, and all the other assorted jobs that come with taking care of a home – it is a vacation day ordained by God.