Time Out

At times we can just be so busy running around living our lives and doing things that we do not realize that we need a rest- mentally, physically and emotionally. Fortunately for us - God knows when we need to back off and retire from our lives for just a little while.

I have been given the blessing and opportunity to rest and be quiet for a few weeks due to having surgery. There are things that I have not been able to do - that I would have been tempted to do if I was just on vacation. I have had time to be quiet, to knit, to think, and to pray.

I have come to realize that I do not pray enough and for long enough for those around me. I do not spend enough time listening to God and thinking about my life.

Life is very short and fragile - and I have seen this recently as while being off work -- 3 people that I know or who are related to folks that I know have died.

The reality is that it could have been me if the results were different for the tumor that was removed. Knowing this makes me want to live differently. I want to make more memories and be more kind and do more for the God that I say I love. I want my life to be more than it has been.

I pray that my "Time Out" has made a difference in my life.

Christmas is Over

I am always sad when I take down the Christmas decorations. It means the season is over. It means the gifts are given and opened and the paper and boxes throw away and the things that you did not like or that did not fit are returned.

I really hate the way that I am sad and I feel that we missed the real reason and main focus of the season. The time that we celebrate passes so quickly.

This year I want to celebrate all year long and to remember that my life is about Jesus and who He is in my life. I want it to be Merry Christmas -- all year long.