Friday, February 25, 2011

Winter's Potting Shelf



Lately, my heart and my mind have felt a bit like a potting shelf in winter... tired and somewhat desolate. I'm not speaking of weighty burdens heavy on my soul, just the weariness of everyday life with a bit of uncertainty stirred in to challenge my focus and my faith. Even in seasons of winter His mercies rain down. I continue to count them, offering praise and thanksgiving for each. Therein I find and bask in the Light!

344. Raindrops in the night.

345. An excited school boy telling me all about his field trip.

346. Waiting and wondering.

347. Burn out... on so many levels.

350. Picking flowers with Little Brother.

351. Fresh flowers in the house.

352. Tedious paperwork accomplished.

353. 11 years.

354. Refocus.

355. A thoughtful card from a sweet friend.

356. A rested baby.

357. The long prayed for, joyous news in the life of a dear friend.

358. Lessons from last Sunday's sermon.

359. My husband's creative mind, and his vision for what things can be.

360. Kind neighbors.

361. Stepping out into the dark, breezy, cool, stillness of night.

8 comments:

lladybugg said...

A friends facebook status read yesterday:
"What if you woke up this morning with only the things you thanked God for yesterday...what would you have?"

It sounds like you would still have a pretty fabulous life. :)

2busy said...

It is good to remember all those things we are thankful for that make us happy.

Anonymous said...

Lonely, confined to bed, oxygen 24/7, but still have a billion things to be thankful for.

Thank you for the blessings your blog brings me. You are such a great example of young motherhood.

Anita Johnson said...

I found this post and your picture to be very relaxing and calming. Something I needed today.

Margo said...

what a meaningful metaphor. You always inspire me that in the midst of hard stuff, you choose to be grateful, soft, and joyful. Thank you, sister.

Anonymous said...

i am thanking through my own list this morning, inspired by this.

It won't be long before it's time to bleach those pots and spring to action, dear.

deb meyers

ruth@gracelaced said...

Friend, I'm praying for you. Seasons like these remind us to put our hope in heaven, and to store our treasures there.

Miss G said...

yes, yes on 357. A dear friend of ours who we have prayed for for many years delivered a healthy baby girl this week! God's timing is perfect for all of us even when we don't understand it and when we're in the waiting, uncertain times. Kelly