I am thinking about my daughter and dance and how intense everything is right now. It is a new semester and I am thinking about how best to support my children as they continue to navigate through high school - how much guidance, encouragement, brow beating do I do. Do I care too much? Should I care less - when will the frontal lobe be fully developed?
I am thinking about our trip to Maui and the car rental situation. I am thinking about work and navigating through politics. I am thinking about Lent and what kind of meals we should have.
I am thinking about the fact the sun is shining. I am thinking about the subaru which is back in the shop being checked out again.
I am thinking about how my fitness routine got interrupted and has become non existent again. And how easy it is for me to fall out of routine. I am thinking about how I need routine. I am thinking about how last weekend was a right off in terms of rest.
Not only am I thinking about all these things but I am thinking for other people too. Organizing and planning and keeping track. I am feeling tired. And yet I am grateful for the sunshine today - that is a huge gift - light makes all the difference. I am thankful for friends. I am thankful that I have a job and that I have can feed my children. I am thankful for the roof over my head. I am thankful for this laptop and the internet and the little blogging community. I am thankful for fresh flowers. I am thankful for the hugs from my teenagers.
I feel as though I need to polish up my body armor for this Lent. The spiritual battle is about to begin in all of its intensity. I need to take some time to prepare. I don't want to be caught off guard.
6 comments:
oh no re: car
my love and small prayers re: teens
I agree - I too need to prepare. Not being caught off gaurd but watching for the Bridegroom, ready and waiting does seem to be the point. Lord help us.
should you ever be thinking "it's a great day for a walk" and you happen to be thinking that around 2pm you're more than welcome to give me a call and get some fresh air and limber-legs :)
yes, the 'gradual release of responsibility' is the biggest challenge for parents and teachers.
good luck with that. I sense that this is something I will be trying to find the right balance of for years to come (in-laws, anyone? :D )
I think about a lot of these same things, repeatedly it seems. Esp. needing a routine and failing to stick to it. Thanks for reminding me I'm not the only one struggling with this!
routine is so important to me too. and the working out thing has been an issue for me too lately. glad i found you!
molly
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I agree about the car, grrrrrrrr.
Beautiful thoughts, and very good point about putting on armor as we approach Lent.
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