sacred idleness

Last week was Spring Break,

a welcome chance to relax and enjoy time with family and friends.

One morning we grabbed some gear

Michael with his snorkel

and headed to the beach with friends for the day.

Sometimes we forget about the beauties of the tropics;

or to notice the goodness of God right where we are,

wherever we are.

 Work is not always required. 

There is such a thing as sacred idleness. 

~George MacDonald

Amy, Elise, Michael and T play some Frisbee

A little Rummy anyone?

 Mark and I also appreciated time with this special family,

and their fellowship and insightful counsel about transition.

With a season of change ahead for our family, 

their words and encouragement were especially meaningful and timely.

Thank you, T&J!

on the way home again

We're thankful for the time to rest, and to be refreshed for the work ahead.

Now the final quarter of the school year has begun;

in a way, the beginning of the end of many things.

 And He said to them,  

“Come away by yourselves to a secluded place 

and rest a while.” 

Mark 6:31