It's been three months since we moved into our new home. In one sense it seems like we've lived here forever. Yet an empty living room and dining room told me that we were not settled. Day after day I surfed the internet, searching for that perfect fit. I took two trips to NC to visit family AND furniture shop and visited our local galleries many times. It seemed like the sales people knew me better than I knew myself as I flitted about from couch to couch. It was such a big decision as it had to fit the decor of our new home and it had also fit me.
Little by little the pieces came together and I made my decision. Now I just needed to wait for them to be delivered. The dining room table took 2 months to arrive and then on Tuesday, well what a great day! the dining room set and the living room furniture both arrived. I can't explain it, but a peace settle over my soul and I now feel settled.
One of the first things that came from my lips was WOW! it was worth the wait. Then another thought came to my mind. "Is this what we will say when we get to heaven?" This life is full of uncertainties and unsettling situations, and it is easy to think that the here and now is all there is to life. Yet, when we reach those golden streets and see the face of our Lord, well, it will be worth the wait.
As much as that is a glorious thought, it is also a reminder: Will He say "Well done good and faithful servant." I encourage you as I encourage myself to live everyday with that thought in mind.
Hebrews 12:2 - Looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Spring has Sprung
Spring is in the air. The flowers are blooming and Rich is mowing the lawn as I speak. The sun is shining and I was able to take a few picture of the view out my front window. Beautiful!!
Although we are not in the spring of our life span, we have spring in our hearts. After several years of stress and turmoil, we are finally at peace. And it's like a breath of fresh air on a spring morning. As we look back we realize how much we have learned through it all -- mostly about ourselves and life in general. We talk less and less about what happened or what it could have been and more about enjoying life in New Jersey and being closer to the kids. We are excited about what the Lord is doing at Shawnee Baptist Church and revel in His goodness.
So I we munch on those thoughts, here are a few pictures to help you slow down and enjoy life, too.
Although we are not in the spring of our life span, we have spring in our hearts. After several years of stress and turmoil, we are finally at peace. And it's like a breath of fresh air on a spring morning. As we look back we realize how much we have learned through it all -- mostly about ourselves and life in general. We talk less and less about what happened or what it could have been and more about enjoying life in New Jersey and being closer to the kids. We are excited about what the Lord is doing at Shawnee Baptist Church and revel in His goodness.
So I we munch on those thoughts, here are a few pictures to help you slow down and enjoy life, too.
