Well, I didn't intend to take a blogging break, but that's what happened, I guess! Though I did intend not to blog on Sunday. In fact, I didn't even open the lid on my MacBook.
God has been teaching me a lot about the Sabbath in the past few months. I haven't shared much of it, because it's been a little random--bits and pieces that I knew were related, but couldn't quite fit together yet. But it's all coming together in the past few weeks and some things are changing around here. I'm excited to sit down and tell you about it when I have some time.
But in the meantime, I've been hanging out with Mom and Dad (dinner on Saturday night and then Audrey and I went over for a "quick" lunch yesterday and stayed for more than three hours!), putting some new Sabbath practices into place, saying goodbye to some friends who are moving (pizza and pool time yesterday evening), working on my seminary application, gathering books at the library to read next week (see below!), doing some back to school planning this morning, and hanging out with some friends this afternoon.
We're leaving for the lake (of the Ozarks that is!) on Friday with my family. So there's some laundry and packing that needs to get done. Not to mention setting my hose sprinklers on timers so my daisies don't die while we're gone.
Time to go put some muffins in the oven for the meeting that's happening here in a bit. So I've gotta run.
Have a great day!
I'm excited to hear your changes. Change is good, breaks are good, structure is good. It is all good for us.
Posted by: Angela | July 29, 2008 at 07:50 AM
I am looking forward to reading about your new Sabbath practices. That was my favorite chapter in your book!
Have fun at the lake!!
Posted by: Queen B | July 29, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Muffins sound good...I want some..:)
I will wait to read about Sabbath.
Posted by: Priti | July 29, 2008 at 08:34 AM
Seminary? Wow, we have a lot to catch up on!
Posted by: Jen Schrock | July 29, 2008 at 03:06 PM
I LOVE LAKE OF THE OZARKS!!!!! It is beautiful there...hope you have a wonderful time!
Posted by: Amber | July 29, 2008 at 04:29 PM
The girls and I had a great afternoon with you all. THANK YOU!!!
Posted by: Meredith | July 29, 2008 at 07:28 PM
Fresh muffins and getting ready for vacation -- 2 of my favorite things. Have a great trip with your family!
Posted by: Lisa R-P | July 29, 2008 at 08:05 PM
I wish we were coming through Denver this time. We won't make it there this trip.
Would love to meet you face to face. Have fun at the lake with your family.
Posted by: Jill | July 30, 2008 at 04:59 AM
Muffins and daisies are ♥
Posted by: Puva | July 30, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Breaks can be good things!
The Lord spoke to hubby and I about the Sabbath several years ago and we made some pretty drastic changes as a result. The results in our family life was nothing short of miraculous. Can't wait to see what you have to share about it!
Blessings!
Posted by: Dawn W | July 30, 2008 at 07:02 AM
It all sounds like wonderful "stuff". Have a great time vacationing with your family. Praying for safety and wonderful memories.
Posted by: Linda | July 30, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Can't wait to hear about your trip to the Lake of the Ozarks!
Right after I read the line about putting muffins in the oven, I had a craving--I still do. What kind did you make?
Also--thanks for the recommendation on the prayer book--I just got it today from Amazon and I can't wait to start using it.
Posted by: Beth | July 30, 2008 at 07:51 PM