A moment to enjoy the peace

“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.”  ~Anne Bradstreet

 

My weekends are so full of busyness. As a full time working mom, I feel that I only have limited amount of daylight to attend to matters outside. I live in Minnesota, so the winters are cold and sometimes harsh, and that’s the best time to do indoor projects. It’s at a time like this, in the fresh, not-too -hot spring air that I feel energized. So much of my evenings and weekends are spent on “doing” stuff. And yet, I value so highly just “being.”

“Be still, and know that I am God.” ~ Psalm 46:10

 

Last night I finished assembling the last pieces of my new patio furniture set. I then washed down the winter dust with a hose, and waited for the rain to come. I went inside and closed up all the windows for the night. This morning, I moved out to the porch to set a plant out to catch some drops of rain and sun. I chose to sit outside on a chair and listen. The birds were chirping something furious, but somehow peaceful. The hum of the traffic, the glistening dew on the grass, the crisp but not too cold air of spring – all helped me stay central to why I’m here. I am so blessed. This house, the screened in porch, the furniture, the quiet moment, my waking children, a steaming hot cup of coffee, is all such a dream come true. I feel as though my Heavenly Father has lavished amazing gifts upon me. And I feel so overwhelmingly blessed. It truly is about the moments in time that just stop everything around us and take our breath away.