Its Working!
hurray this thing is finally working!! My dear JAckie has helped me to begin this exciting blog experience. Today was not my favorite day of the week. It started out well, Emma and Josiah and I went to Sarah Ovaska's for lunch. Emma was so thrilled to see baby cake (Kate Ovaska). We all had a very nice time together and I am thankful that Sarah is so understanding of Emma's being two, although I'm sure she breathed a sigh of relief when we left. When we got home the kidos went down for their naps and that is my cue to curl up for a quiet time and then chill until they wake up at three. This is where the day went off course. I was feeling very sleepy and slightly hungry so instead of getting my bible right away I got a snack and curled up with Jane Austin's wonderful novel, Emma. I told myself I would only read for 15 minutes, but Mr. Elton's marriage had just been announced and it seemed the Frank Churchill was finally coming to Highbury. Anyway I read and read and then fell asleep until I heard Emma calling me. The problem I now see is that I need that time with the Lord each day. I used to do faithful and long devotions every day out of guilt. I won't say that the Lord didn't bless them, but I had this picture in my head of Jesus waiting for me and feeling rejected if I didn't show. Now I know that I am the one missing out if I don't dicipline myself to come into his presence. UNfortunately my poor family has to suffer through a less patient and cheerful mom and wife also. So tomorrow I will do better. I'm thnkful to the Lord today though for my husband and my kids,they are a treat. and also for girl friends like Jackie and Sarah, you guys make me feel loved.
posted by Liz @ 5:54 PM
2 Comments:
I'm so glad you are joining our blogworld!
I remember long, peaceful quiet times as a single person. Now, I cherish times of prayer, of talking to Lael about the Lord and of serving my family. For a long time I felt really guilty over not finding time every single day. But I've come to realize that it isn't just about retreating to a quiet place (while that is very important, don't get me wrong) its about finding the presence of God in every thing we do.
Anyway... i'm going to post a link to your blog on mine. And I knew you would pick this pink template. Its very Lizzie!
Yeah Liz! I am so excited! It will be fun to read your blog along with Jackie's! I will have to work on mine some more and see if I can get a link to yours on it.
And we love having you guys over! Don't worry because Emma is so busy, soon enough I will have a very busy two year old too. And I am sure she will be into everything!
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