Encouraging Deep Roots

Ignore the condition of my very old shoes! I always think of myself as fairly adventerous.  I like to explore and  I believe that I'm up for many things, but I don't think I really have wanderlust. And a s I've gotten older, I really think I'm more of a homebody. I love getting out to hike and explore, but I would rather sleep in my own bed at night.  I enjoy making my space a beautiful and peaceful enviornment.  I prefer staying in at the end of the day and enjoy a quiet evening at home. My bedtime is the same time every single night. My sewing room/office is my haven.  I enjoy days when I can putter around my house and spend some time cleaning and straightening it.  I recently had the opportunity to travel to Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa to present at a workshop at our denomination's first world fellowship women's conference. The leadership team I'm part of was hosting the event. Part of me really wanted to go and I thought it was an honor to be asked....

Last week zipped by as I traveled back from my weekend retreat on Monday, worked on three messages that I'm giving at a different retreat this coming weekend, did church ministry, and got some walks into my days. I took my father-in-law to visit my mother-in-law's grave on their 65th anniversary (the first without her) and then out to lunch with him. I did some sewing. Made meals as normal. Red Lentil & Quinoa Wraps Lentil Meatballs Did some cooking with my son.  Visited my daughter and son-in-law and attended a fall festival with them. Found hidden gems. Weeded the front flower bed at church, organized towels that we distribute to those in need and set up 6 towel basket deliveries, including one I delivered myself. Taught a small group class and then rocked and read to little ones in the nursery. I sat and read and wrote.  It was a good week and I am thankful for every little thing.