Another Lesson Learned Along the Way

It is nearing the end of the week for my wonderful husband to be at home from work. We were supposed to be in St. Augustine for a week, resting, eating shrimp, reading and looking at the ocean. God had other plans and we have been home. When we moved 2 1/2 years ago I had the fun of decorating and planning our new home. As I sat yesterday, in my mind I walked through the house. Each room has special meaning to the two of us. Our bedroom is decorated in navy blue and white, much like our bedroom at the beach and the decorations are reminders of the beach. Our living room is a reminder of really three weddings, mine and both girls. I even have my wedding dress hanging in a corner. Most of the room is in whites and beiges. It is a peaceful room that always reminds me to be still. I have my quiet time in that room. Then there is the dining room full of memories of my grandmother, Mee-Maw. The furniture is what I grew up with and the chairs all make a squeak when you sit in them. I ate Sunday supper almost every Sunday at that table. The room has hydrangeas on the buffet which remind me of the many times of where I used to hide in playing hide and seek at their house. The great room/kitchen is our bird room where our focus is on watching the feeders we have in the windows and the variety of birds. A time to be still and watch God’s creation. I love the room. Upstairs is our cabin room where we retreat and of course a gym and a hospitality room for those that visit. The basement room finished is a huge playroom for the grandkids and those young at heart. This week I have learned to love this place we call home. God knew where I needed to learn to rest. Next time your plans don’t turn out like you think they should start looking for reasons that God might have had in changing your plans. Seek Him and He promises He can be found and you might just be surprised with what He tells you.
Join me as I continue to Walk with the Father and learn lessons along the way.