Simple Days

Today is a beuatiful day-the wind is a bit fierce but it is a sunny 64 degrees and I have been outside dead-heading my Petunia's.  Gardening is a bit of heaven for me in this world-I think this joy must come from our original design to be tenders and caretakers in the garden of Eden.  What a sad place the world became when Adam and Eve disobeyed God.  I can't imagine how they felt leaving the perfection of the garden and the complete love, security and friendship of God's prescence.  I know this still happens today in our hearts when we disobey and do not turn back in repentance.  I am learning so much about repentance and how it needs to be a daily and consistent part of our lives.

I have nothing planned to do today except gardening and a walk with the kiddos.  I am realizing that the days and years are passing me by so quickly and I don't want to miss out on the important things in life because I am too busy or I have scheduled too much during the week for the kids and I.  I love days like today when we are not expected anywhere and I have time to sit down and play on the floor ( and maybe finish a bit of laundry as well! )

I see family vacations and even small outings spending time together camping, or renting a cabin in the mountains for the weekend.  I really want these frequent, meaningful times that my children and David and I will look back on and cherish as wonderful memories.  I believe this is what God wants for us as well.  And in the midst of spending time together to share with them the wonderful truths about their Father in Heaven who loves them and who died for them.  To pass on the legacy that was given to us and to share this Good News with people in their lives and their children one day as well.

As Mother's Day approaches I am once again humbled and blessed that God has given me these little lives to take care of and nurture and teach about Himself-I'm glad He is there helping me every step of the way so that I can love, teach, train and discipline the way that He desires.
thankyou , Father!