Posted in Family life
After a very busy spring speaking and traveling to homeschool conventions, I took a much needed break for the month of June. I've missed stopping by here - I'm sure my lack of blog entries makes it look like I dropped off the face of the earth
I enjoyed a relaxing visit with my mom at her home in Arkansas. They raise goats and my youngest son enjoyed "farm" life. Both boys helped with the farm chores, helping to take care of horses, goats and dogs. We are definitely "city slickers" - so it was quite an experience for them! While we were visiting mom I renewed my interest in collecting Depression Glass and even managed to pick up a few pieces at antique stores in her town and at stops on our way home. I also had some time to just enjoy reading a book for FUN. Imagine that! I spend so much of my reading time focused on books that I am reviewing for my newsletter, that I rarely give myself the treat of reading for ME. I began the Elm Creek Quilt books and got through the first two in the series.
As I have been resting and reflecting over the past few weeks, I've been reminded by the Lord how important rest really is. He did not design our bodies to go, go, go. I believe that is one of the reasons He gave us the Sabbath. We need to rest - it is when I stop and rest that I not only can physically recharge, but in the resting my mind and heart quiet down so I can more clearly hear from Him.
Now that I am recharged, refreshed and renewed - I am ready to jump back into our routine. More on that another day - it's time to fix breakfast!
"...our souls are restless until we find our rest in Thee." St. Augustine
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