by Cathy Baker | Faith |
What is it with rainy days and Mondays?
I actually love the rain, however, one downfall is that Brian and I won’t be able to get our walk in tonight – something we’ve started doing together on most evenings. The physical benefits are good, but so are the relational! It’s a nice time to catch up on things without interruption – no computer, no T.V., no music (a true rarity), no nothing — except the sound of hungry mosquitoes whizzing past our ears. Who could pass that up?
I’m looking forward to our mountain walks when we head up to Saluda for anniversary getaway. It’s coming up soon!
Not soon enough. π
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
Pause: To cease or suspend an action temporarily; to linger; tarry; to hesitate
Over the past 24 hours, pausing has added value to my life in these ways:
1. I paused at an intersection. It saved the right side of my CRV — and maybe more.
2. While walking through the yard, the sweet fragrance of our tea olive beckoned me to pause, and I did. I took it in for all it was worth and thanked the Lord for surrounding me with such wonderful treats.
3. While having coffee with a friend, my pausing before speaking saved me from saying something I’m glad I didn’t say. π Now, I wish I could say THAT more often!
4. Pausing allowed me to consider the calories I was about to intake — and I made a wiser choice as a result.
5. Pausing, in general, this week has been much like a breath of fresh air. I’m reminded of our study last Sunday on Psalm 23 where the Shepherd leads the sheep to a place of rest and refreshment. I was in desperate need of both and He provided… as always. π
Needless to say, I need to pause more often.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
We came home Sunday afternoon to find our Lhasa, Rupert, not acting like himself at all. If you’ve visited us before, you may be thinking it’s a GOOD thing that he’s not acting like himself — but it wasn’t. It was downright scary.
We knew he was emergency clinic bound when: (1) We offered to “go for a ride” (one of his fav things to do). His face screamed “Whippee!” but his body plopped to the floor. (2) Sarah came through the door and instead him jumping up and down (his normal joyful response when he sees the kids), all he could do was lie at her feet.
The vet was unsure of the exact problem other than the pain was located in his back. It could be a slipped disk or it could be a one-time inflammation of some type. Either way, she put him on three meds – two of which has to be taken 3 times a day.
Do you have any idea what’s it like to try and trick an obstinate dog in to eating anything with a pill tucked inside? The last pill I gave him was hidden in so many food groups (unsuccessfully) that it could have been mistaken for a V-8.
If there’s a dog lover reading this, we’re open for suggestions! Actually, we’re desperate for suggestions. π
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
Not a lot of rain today, but it is Monday, I’m a Carpenters fan, and Rupert is pretty in pink, so the title seemed to fit. π
I’ve had this soft-as-it-comes vintage pink blanket since Rup was a tiny pup. Today, I need only say “pink blanket” and he comes running from any hiding place he’s discovered in the house.
by Cathy Baker | Faith |
It’s been awhile (too long) since attending my first Christian Writer’s Den, held every month in Simpsonville, but that’s what I’ll be doing later this morning. The ladies in this group are dedicated to developing their God-given gifts and talents. Can anyone say “inspiring”?
During a recent Barnes & Noble outing with the hubster, I came across, “Writing Basics”, which has turned out to be one of my favorite writing magazines. What it lacks in luster it more than makes up for in practicality.
My all-time favorite book (hands-down) on writing continues to be “The Little Red Writing Book” by Brandon Royal (thanks Rich!)
One thing I’ve learned, especially since the inception of this blog, is that writing (anything more than a surface-type posting) requires time. Time to watch and to understand what God is revealing; time to allow those thoughts to marinate and then to bring them to fruition.
All things worthwhile require time and writing is no exception. It is a process that I thoroughly enjoy and feel almost compelled to complete.
“I believe God made me for a purpose,
but he also made me fast.
And when I run I feel His pleasure.”
– Eric Liddell, Olympic Runner and Missionary to China
