Confessions of a Peace Lover...
College daughter #1 (Leah) is home for a short time before she heads back for the final stretch. Last night she said "Mom, do you want to take a walk tomorrow morning?" So we did, and we've just arrived home from our walk...my legs are tingling, my heart got a good work out, we got caught up on all the news AND we found asparagus along the way. It was a productive morning! Thanks to the asparagus find our dinner time veggie dilemma is solved. Now to decide what kind of meat to go with the asparagus and cheesy potatoes she requested.
I love a good brisk walk with good brisk conversation; it's my favorite form of exercise. (Before you think I'm a fitness nut let me assure you I'm not - exercise and cleaning toilets have about the same level of anticipation for me; necessary but definitely not on my top 10 list) I try to walk regularly (depends on one's definition of regularly of course) but a walk with a friend is still my favorite. Perhaps it's because I'm so into multi--tasking - it makes me feel SO productive! When I can combine that which I know is necessary but don't LOVE (exercise), with something that is not only necessary and I LOVE to do (conversation with friends) it is a win-win!
Life is like that, there are certain tasks that are so hard to get motivated to do, but if a friend is part of the equation it makes it much easier. Wallpapering and painting are on that list for me; and frankly, back when I began the same could be said of reading the One Year Bible. I don't know if I would have continued without my accountability group - specifically Andrea - encouraging, motivating, making me do it! It was a spiritual exercise that that I tried to do fairly regularly (yes, depends on one's definition of regularly) but other things caught my attention, and typically the loudest "voice" always caught me first. God seldom chooses to yell at us, He just patiently waits...and divinely places people in our path to encourage and motivate us along the way. It might just be why it says in His word that "“two are better than one..." He's had the accountability thing figured out the whole time! Go figure!
Do you have a story about a motivator in your life? That's what our "Friends Spotlight" is all about. It's a time to show your appreciation for the un-sung hero (or heroes!) in your life. I encourage you to send us your story. Who knows, in telling it you may even become a motivator for someone else!
One last thing...the Baby and Family Fair...what a great day! Kevin Lehman did not disappoint; funny, practical, wise, and down-to-earth. And his Hawaiian shirt made him pretty easy to spot! The whole event was well organized, well attended, (although next year we might pray for rain, I'm sure the beautiful weather kept many who would have enjoyed it away =) well represented by organizations and vendors who are all about the things pertaining to families. I'm sure it will be back next year, and you won't want to miss it!
Until next time,
Beth
I love a good brisk walk with good brisk conversation; it's my favorite form of exercise. (Before you think I'm a fitness nut let me assure you I'm not - exercise and cleaning toilets have about the same level of anticipation for me; necessary but definitely not on my top 10 list) I try to walk regularly (depends on one's definition of regularly of course) but a walk with a friend is still my favorite. Perhaps it's because I'm so into multi--tasking - it makes me feel SO productive! When I can combine that which I know is necessary but don't LOVE (exercise), with something that is not only necessary and I LOVE to do (conversation with friends) it is a win-win!
Life is like that, there are certain tasks that are so hard to get motivated to do, but if a friend is part of the equation it makes it much easier. Wallpapering and painting are on that list for me; and frankly, back when I began the same could be said of reading the One Year Bible. I don't know if I would have continued without my accountability group - specifically Andrea - encouraging, motivating, making me do it! It was a spiritual exercise that that I tried to do fairly regularly (yes, depends on one's definition of regularly) but other things caught my attention, and typically the loudest "voice" always caught me first. God seldom chooses to yell at us, He just patiently waits...and divinely places people in our path to encourage and motivate us along the way. It might just be why it says in His word that "“two are better than one..." He's had the accountability thing figured out the whole time! Go figure!
Do you have a story about a motivator in your life? That's what our "Friends Spotlight" is all about. It's a time to show your appreciation for the un-sung hero (or heroes!) in your life. I encourage you to send us your story. Who knows, in telling it you may even become a motivator for someone else!
One last thing...the Baby and Family Fair...what a great day! Kevin Lehman did not disappoint; funny, practical, wise, and down-to-earth. And his Hawaiian shirt made him pretty easy to spot! The whole event was well organized, well attended, (although next year we might pray for rain, I'm sure the beautiful weather kept many who would have enjoyed it away =) well represented by organizations and vendors who are all about the things pertaining to families. I'm sure it will be back next year, and you won't want to miss it!
Until next time,
Beth
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