In protecting the Sabbath (which has not always been something I strive to do, but I’m working on it now), I see it as a way of stopping to rest and thank God for what He has done in my life. To focus on the good and thank Him for those things. And to recognize that all of the good is because of Him, not because of me.
Choosing to create white space throughout the week is my way of stopping to let my family members and friends know that my relationship with them is more important to me than plans on the calendar.
Part of the reason that time seems to fly by so quickly is because we’re just rushing around and not doing what we can to make memories. And since the beginning of this 31 Days, I’ve tried to make an effort to make memories. Not by over-scheduling, but by being intentional. Doing new things. Playing new games. Enjoying each other’s company without too much noise.
Here’s a little Instagram dump with some of the really good from this past week.
This week, there was a whole lot of good. Todd was out of town this weekend on a much-needed golf trip.
The boys and I had the opportunity to spend an evening at a friend’s home with her kids.
While sitting and working at Whole Foods while the boys were in school, one of my very best friends walked up with her precious children and we had the unexpected opportunity to visit for about twenty minutes. It was a bright spot in my week.
Hudson, Hayes, and I didn’t turn on the TV at all on Saturday. We played Candyland, hide and seek, and danced around to “I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more.” We went to the park and played and ran.
A dear friend unexpectedly called to let us know he was coming in town for 24 hours. And because our calendar was clear, we were able to have supper and lunch with him and spend lots of time catching up, and he got to meet our kids!
Hudson and I watched Home Alone and I got so much satisfaction hearing his roaring laughter. So so pure and sweet.
I’ve been praying a lot about this series that God will help me complete it, but continue to give me words to share and things that He has laid on my heart about simplifying, creating margin, and resting in Him.
I hope you all have a great day of rest!
This is Day 13 in a series called 31 Days of Creating White Space. You can read the rest of the posts here.
James and I watched Home Alone together last night. I cannot WAIT to really watch it at Christmas. We always, always had a pizza picnic on the floor watching as kids.
What a lovely week!
We had lots planned for today but once we were done with church everything else fell through or was canceled. I think God is serious about resting on Sunday ha!
What a lovely and solid reminder to rest in good Sabbath and embrace the white space through and through. Your family is just beautiful! Love reading about your sweet life