D is for Dinosaur

 

This fall there is much to be accomplished

School to be done

Apples to be harvested

Preschool lessons - we are on letter D

canning to be put up

sickness throughout the entire clan

noses to be wiped and

sore throats to be cared for

For everything there is a season

Eccelsiastes 3:1

To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven:  a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

We have been having the most

glorious days this last week, with

temperatures into the mid 70's - (almost unheard of for Northern California)

Early in the morning, before we are barely done with devotions,

the girls and Georgie are outside riding their bicycles

enjoying every moment of sunshine.

From my favorite spot of the morning

I capture their smiles. . . joy overflowing.

I relax more these days, realizing

there will be many months ahead of long days with nothing but rain,

 -  endless rain.

But honestly, I can easily get overly wrapped up in the tasks

 that I'm not accomplishing

I need to constantly remind myself to enjoy each and everyday

 regardless of the tasks at hand

We can live simply in this complicated life

through Christ's strength all of the tasks that need to be done, will get done

It's moments like these that I need to remember

Jesus's words to Martha, "Martha, Martha, thou art anxious and troubled about many things.  But one thing is needful, and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. - Luke 10"

So when the little ones are into everything

and you are sure nobody is learning anything

the messes around you keep piling up

the days seem never-ending

and the tasks keep on mounting

throw yourself at your Father's feet and allow His strength to carry you through

Tomorrow is another day

Enjoy today and live every moment cherishing what God has blessed you with.