Day 18

It's the end of Sabbath and my stomach isn't killing me!!! Yea!! Much improved from last weeks binge! I really don't have anything new to say today, but I was contemplating on the notion of "rest" today, so I'll share a bit of my thoughts. I actually feel rested, and it's been a long time since that's been the case. One would think I wouldn't as I have 3 extra kiddos in my care this weekend, one of which is a busy one year old, but still, I feel rested. I deliberately chose to not busy myself today with information, people, and stuff. Instead, I chose to sleep in and snuggle. I chose to work alongside my God given partner and best friend in mundane things, which "glory be", turned out not to be mundane with him. I took my time with conversations and little people. I listened to well-performed music. I chose to take a leisurely walk with my brood (cause when there's 7 of you and a canine, you're a brood). I beamed when my little Makena played her piano songs over and over again just for the sheer love of it. I dug deep and began playing songs I haven't touched in years on the piano, again for the same reason. I marveled at kids' resiliency, and I wondered at personality differences that always seem to make it work. I enjoyed food and drink, both partaking in and preparing. I remembered how much fun it is to feed babies and thanked God for the little mouth I was feeding. Basically, I let myself be filled up with things and people that mattered in the long run rather than trying to rush and perform and obligate. As a result, I feel rejuvenated and rested instead of drained and tired, and I actually look forward to corporate worship instead of wishing I could just stay in bed and sleep. Thank you God for resting, and for creating us to need that same rest!