Right now I'm really craving some warmer weather and sunshine. Brandon and I have come to the conclusion we are summer people. We quickly get tired of the cold, snow, ice, chilly rain, freezing wind, etc. We could probably live somewhere where it is warm most of the year and be totally fine. This month is especially confusing because a week ago we had a day that was in the 60s, and today we're under a winter storm warning and it is freezing outside. Even though the first day of spring is officially in 3 days, highs here all week are only in the 30s. Sigh. Common spring weather, come quickly. We are eagerly awaiting all the sweet, refreshing things this season brings.
Right now I am soaking in the sweet praise and worship time from church today. I always love this part of the service, but there are some days I can tangibly feel Him surrounding me. Today was one of those days. What a blessing; I never get tired of it. Being in His presence, both corporately and in the quiet and still moments alone with Him, is quite literally a little glimpse of heaven on earth.
Right now I am itching to deep clean my house, organize some areas and sell/donate some things. I have several boxes of this kind of thing started, but I need to finish and get it out of my house. Again, I think warmer weather will help. It's just a little more difficult to vacuum out your car and take things to be donated when you can't feel your fingers.
Right now I am on a reading kick. I have read 4 books in the last 2 weeks. Oh to be able to do nothing but drink hot tea and loose myself in a good book for a few hours a day. That's my idea of rest and relaxation.
Right now I walk in our little guy's future room and sit and look at his things at least a few times a week. I have found some really sweet, old children's books at yard sales and flea markets, and the grandparents have bought him a lot too. We are suckers for cute kids books, and I am a huge reader. There are several small things I bought for him over the last year, and I feel a little bit closer to him holding some of those things praying for him. I can't wait for the day I go in that very same room and tuck him in to bed with one of those sweet stories and his blanket I've had for months, just for him.
Right now I am filled with so much joy for a dear friend who is in China right now with her husband meeting her daughter and preparing to bring her home. I just cried tears of joy when I saw the first picture of her holding her daughter; what a beautiful picture of God's love for us. It makes me long for the day we get to go meet our son and bring him home.
Right now I can't stop listening to this and this. I don't think any words I write can add to that.
Right now I am thankful for a wonderful husband who so selflessly loves and cares for me. I feel very blessed to call him mine. Also, he is going to be a great dad.
Also thankful for this little tidbit of truth I read in my She Reads Truth: Songs of Ascent devotion yesterday. I'll leave you with that. I hope you all have a wonderful week!
Whether today brings joy or sorrow, triumph or tragedy,
bright blessings or the quiet, hidden kind,
our hope is the same.
Thank you Lord for a fresh season of hope.
Yes Lord, thank You.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, Megan.