Monday Matters.
What a pleasant Day this can be.
Religiously, I use to do my laundry on Mondays. Each day of the week represented what big household chore I would do during the week. It was a good plan that worked for me.
Tuesday was for vaccuuming and dusting the entire house.
Wednesday, Bathrooms scoured and sanitized.
Thursday, Tidying, shopping and paperwork.
Friday, more laundry and changing of all the bed sheets on 4 beds.
Saturday, yardwork and whatever.
Sunday, Church.
Each day included grooming, meal preparations, dishes, sitting/clearing dining table, cleaning, daily tidying house, making the bed, tending to children, husband time, phone calls. Pick up, pick up, pick up. There always seemed to be a remodeling project going on, children's homework, individual time to read, television programs, listening to teaching tapes, running errands, taking children to after school activities, attending children's programs and games. Somewhere in all of this I took time for meeting with friends, yardwork, sewing, and the list goes on. Ever changing.
Each day was different and each year the activities changed. This continues to be the norm.
I do have some regrets...that when my children were much younger and still at home, I regret that we didn't have more family time. I wish we hadn't done so much go, go, go, go, go. I wish there had been MORE importance placed on Family Devotions. More time just sitting and talking, enjoying just sitting and talking. Not in such a rush. I wished I had spent more alone time just sitting quietly praying and seeking God's presence and guidance.
Time changes and so do I. Praise the Lord.
If this picture were an actual place in the area, we could meet there and spend some time visiting as we enjoyed the mild weather. If we felt like it, we could sit and listen to the birds chirp while we prayed for...
This Monday Matters and so do you.
Peaceful times and times of growth.
May we remember to take time to sit and ponder the important things.
God richly bless you,
~Deanna~
18 comments:
Deanna,
What a lovely picture and reflection as well. And we all did just meet there~ in a cyberspace kind of way :)
God Bless!
Thanks for such a sweet reminder. My kids are still young, and I am guilty of the "go,go,go" mentality. I need to make it a priority to just sit and listen to them. I will definitely try to soak them up more this summer!
Thanks again,
Traci
Beautiful place to sit and pray. I think all Mom's have some regrets-hard to be perfect!
Good message,
Carolyn
Hi Deanna, I wish that were a real place to just sit and ponder things..Yes, it would be nice to meet there and have a chat...I kind of do my housework according to whatever needs it first...LOL! have a great week! hugs, Jennifer
Deanna,
You picked my favorite picture out of the bunch. I thought "what a peaceful place" when I saw it.
I would love to go there and sit and talk with you, pray and listen to the birds chirp!
Let's go.
Rg
So beautifully put ... TTFN ~Marydon
Hi Deanna,
What a lovely, tranquil picture.
Life is busy and I do think we need to take time to sit and ponder.
Enjoy your Summer.
Hugs
Carolyn
great message! Thanks for the sweet note that you left on my blog too. I just love your stone house and high ceilings too...stop my beating heart.
I used to try and keep the Victorian homemakers schedule too, finding I worked myself into being tired of being sick and tired. I too wish I'd stayed more at the feet of Jesus, teaching my sons to do the same. Those years went so quickly. I'm so grateful for our ability to learn, grow and change, no matter what our age
Our days are spent much the same. I love doing laundry on Mondays...washing then hanging on line to dry. The rest of the week is similar but different since I farm. What an enjoyable post!
BTW, you received an award from Thistle Cove Farm.
What a beautiful picture and heartfelt post:). It is so easy to get caught up in the daily routine. Thanks for remindng us to slow down and enjoy each day!
Blessings,
Kim
TY for popping over ... it was great having you. TTFN ~ Marydon
That sounds like my story, except I worked all the time my children were growing up. Maybe that is why I had so many children. I was off from work for about 8 weeks each time. I could make no other choice at that time. I can offer all those 'what ifs' to God to turn around for me at this time in their lives. He will lead me to what they need. Blessings
QMM
How very true this is! So often we get caught up doing good instead of doing best.
Courtney
Thanks for this post.
Blessings.
I love the picture and the thought of resting under those roses!
HI DEANNA!!!
What a beautiful blog and so true, I too wished I had slowed down when my kids were younger, I wished I had a plan like yours of daily cleaning, I tried to rush it all the time, kids are little only once and to bad we learn at 50 to SLOW down and enjoy the roses!!!!!
I would love to meet you there and smell the roses and talk and Pray, what a great day that would be.
love,
jamie
Mine are small right now. I'm going to follow your wisdom here!
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