Ebb and Flow

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There is an ebb and flow to our days around here that I find soothing.

Don't get me wrong; I like excitement and new things but especially after a busy period, it's nice to have a predictability to our days. This week has been one of those type of weeks.

Getting up and spending time with the Lord and the sunrise.
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Dishes to be washed.
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Busy with projects around the house.
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Laundry to hang.
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Meals to be made.
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Special treats for snack.
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Vegetables to be harvested.
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At the end of the day, we can relax and know that we had a productive day.
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Comments

  1. Aprille RobertsAugust 21, 2008 at 11:32 PM

    Terri, you really have a lot to be proud of at the end of the day - a wonderful family, a beautiful well-kept home, not a minute wasted - and yet, for all that you get done, your time with the Lord doesn't suffer. You make that time with Him every day. You set a great example Terri. I was reminded from your picture of how God loved to "walk with Adam in the cool of the day". That is precious, precious time.

    Blessings,
    April :0)

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  2. AnonymousAugust 21, 2008 at 11:40 PM

    What a lovely kind of day!
    Enjoy!

    Blessings,

    Sharon

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  3. LynnAugust 22, 2008 at 8:52 AM

    I love this post Terri - you all seem to have settled into your new home so quickly - well done - you must have worked so hard to make the transition work!

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  4. ElizabethdAugust 22, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Isnt it satisfying to know that all the things we do are for a purpose. I love seeing my produce in jars and freezer boxes, I think I must be a squirrel!

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  5. DianneAugust 22, 2008 at 2:19 PM

    Being tired at the end of a really productive day, is the right kind of tired and gives one a sense of purpose and enjoyment.

    You always seem to accomplish so much, Terri, in the time you have been given.

    I don't know if it is because I am getting older but I don't seem to accomplish what you do in your day.

    I use to be able to boast that I could get so much done in a day's work but I just don't any more. I think I am a little envious. I'll have to work on that.

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  6. 50s HousewifeAugust 22, 2008 at 7:57 PM

    Beautiful pictures! What a wonderful day. :)

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  7. AnonymousAugust 22, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    Terri, I am so glad that after your "daily" work is done that you have time to relax and reflect all that has been accomplished! Isn't it wonderful that even when the Lord moves us; He knits us into our new location!?
    Blessings,
    Miriam :)

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