I really like little children. I've worked with them since high school. This is the other end of the spectrum for me. And sometimes it takes some getting used to. Life is slower. LOTS slower. After all- what do they have to be in a hurry for? They've already been there-done that. Each meal is an event. Looked forward to and talked about afterwards. Who you sit by still matters as much as it did in high school.
But as slow and as different as it it is I really enjoy being there. I enjoy not being so rushed. I enjoy not being able to check my email. (you can, but I loose my Christian witness waiting on the connection speed so skipping it is easier!) I enjoy having just one event being THE event for the day. And, I actually love doing puzzles with my family.
All the seniors LOVED Gianna. She thrilled them all with a smile and a few bye-bye's. It was neat to watch them enjoy each others company. But what lesson I took away-like I always do- is to slow down and live life.
Matthew 6
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
28"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? 31So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' 32For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
2 comments:
That puzzle was finished when Bettina and I saw it next. The puzzle I brought was started but I didn't have time to work on it. Too busy digging for important papers.
Its nice to be reminded of how silly our rat race of a life is, isn't it? What special times, to be able to spend with your family and relish your grandparents' company as well.
H
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