I hope this past week was a great one for you and that you were able to create some white space and margin to invest in people, the things you do very well, and spend time with the Lord.
I love a nice, restful Sunday so that I can soak up the good. But today actually won’t be all that restful. I’m giving myself some grace on this today. Three pretty big events all got scheduled on the same day, and it’s just one of those days where we will rush to each thing.
But this past week was really great. My laptop was in the shop all week, and that kept my evenings very clear. It was really refreshing to not even have the option to pick it up. That’s some major white space. It felt a lot like a void. That’s kind of sad.
My mom came to visit for a couple of days, and we loved every last second that we had with her. We miss her and Poppie so much.
I watched my boys laugh, fight, wrestle, hug, and generally enjoy being together. There are frequent tears with these two, but I’m loving watching this friendship develop.
We had a fun morning at the zoo with Ellen and her crew.
I had some sweet quiet time to sit and read a big stack of magazines. That happens more easily when your laptop is in the shop.
I spent a lot of time talking to sub-contractors and watching progress on the house. It’s getting closer!
The temperatures finally dropped, and we had a fun afternoon playing in the driveway and the front yard. And the boys wrestled in the leaves.
We pulled Halloween costumes together, and carved a pumpkin together. Really, the boys watched Todd and me carve the pumpkin because it’s pretty gross. But it was fun anyway.
I pray that this next week for you is full of His unending grace, some margin, and intentionality. I’m hoping to finish strong in the last days of Creating White Space.
This is Day 27 of 31 Days of Creating White Space
Love your honesty and am so glad that I am not the only one pulled to the Internet! It’s way more fun to read magazines or a book but it takes a broken screen to get me there. Eek!
Not being able to access technology, while frustrating sometimes, creates some definite white space and I love it!
I recently removed all social media apps from my phone in order to be more intentional with my little guy. I am reveling in all his sweet smiles and every new thing he learns. It makes me wonder what I missed when I was with him but had my nose in my phone. Thanks for your honesty this month. It has really made me take a hard look at the use of my time.
Great post Erin! Loved all of the pics, especially the one of you and the boys on the porch. SO cute!
Playing in our driveway in the afternoon is my favorite way to spend time with the kids. We play the silliest games! Can’t imagine having no computer for a week!