A Life of Leisure

It’s always difficult to slip back into normal routine after a week away. One week of vacation really just whets your appetite for more, doesn’t it? It takes almost a week before you’ve settled into the groove of relaxation, but it’s about that same time you need to start mentally preparing to return to life…

Notes to Self from an Unexpected (and Horrific) Break Week

Dear Self, Here are a few things you must take note of.  The Lord has been good to you this week.  He has blessed you with down time to think and perceive and give thanks.  He has given you the opportunity to give and receive love in unusual ways.  Sickness and trials have a way…

Counting the Blessings of an Unusual Weekend

   It's been an unusually relaxing weekend.  By "unusually" I don't mean that it's been extra relaxing but that it's been relaxing at all.  Perhaps that's why I am savouring it so much.  It feels like a real weekend.  You know, the kind normal people look forward to all week long.  Last night we packed our…