Hadley - Day 4

Yep, she's pretty mellow.

Hadley

My newest little companion. Technically she's El's pup, an early birthday present. We love her to bits and think she's rather perfect!

Yoga 101

What started out as a regular old yoga class soon became something different this cold winter morning.

The streetlights were non-responsive as I drove down the hill. The yoga studio was dark. The power was out. I poked my head in the door to see if anyone was there for the 10:30 class, sure enough there was and the class was on. Who can't do yoga in a bright natural daylight studio anyway, no need to for lights!

As I set out my mat on my carefully chosen spot on the floor I noticed there was only one other mat in the room. Ok, small class today I guess.

My instructor walked in and sat gracefully on her mat. At that point it became obvious I was the only one participating, as the others that had been there had decided to leave because of the lack of power. I told her she didn't need to do the class just for me, but she said we could do a private lesson and work on whatever I wanted.

Such a gift.

It was awesome. She tweaked my alignments, my arms, feet, legs, everything! She pushed me to try things I never thought possible. I even did a headstand on my own! It was so great and today I am so sore! What I had first anticipated to be a morning of deep breathing and stretching turned into an intense workout.

Now to try and run...

{clocks}

My grandfather died a year and a half ago. Besides many wonderful memories, he also left a few of his earthly possessions for us, as his family to enjoy. One of those being a digital alarm clock. Now this isn't just any digital alarm clock, this was probably the first digital alarm clock...ever.

This beauty is now on display in my 7 year old son's bedroom. In all of it's red digital glowing wonder, it still works perfectly, or so I thought.

As we were driving home today, my son says out of the blue, "Mom, I need a new clock in my room." I proceeded to ask him the obvious question of why he thought such things, and he simply replied "time goes by too fast on it."

A mix of sadness, joy, and peace came over me as I pondered his little statement. I told him, yes, time does go by too fast, but it isn't your clock, it's just life.

We have one life to make a difference in this world, to leave this place better than when we first arrived. Each day is a gift and so full of opportunities.

Thank you God for these eye openers, especially when I least expect them.

much love,

larajane

I am in the farmlands, driving through rain.

I turn on the music. The noise is distracting and bothersome. I turn it off.

I have an overwhelming sense of peace come over me.

I think back to this morning when I was reminded of the story of how Samuel had anointed David at age 15. He was one of God's chosen. It wasn't until 22 years later David became king. 22 years of uncertainty, of not knowing when.

It's been 22 days since my job ended, since we left our church. It has been 22 days of "what now God?"

I glance up at a small chalkboard I have in our mudroom before leaving today. Months ago I had scribbled the verse, "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him." (Psalm 37:7) Little did I know then how meaningful that verse would be.

So I will wait.

For I know that God has me in this time in my life for a reason.

I know it. I feel it. I am so incredibly comforted by this knowledge.

Much love,

larajane

{Snow Day}

Gently falling. The snow is lighter now. I feel as though this little snow globe of a town I live in has been tipped upside down.

How beautiful it is.

How stranded I feel.

So much change is going on in my world right now. I feel I need to keep going, keep busy. Do more.

"Slow down" I hear Him say. "Take rest in me."

"But I don't want to" I whine like a small child.

I need to. I know.

So I start counting again... my blessings, the gifts God has given me so freely.

9. sun shining through my window on this snowy day

10. a laundry basket full of clean, folded clothes

11. antibiotics for my dear girl

12. a warm fireplace

13. hot tea

14. texts from friends

So thankful!

Much love,

larajane