Well, I feel bad saying that a day away from my toddler is a great one, but today it was true. Grandma and Grandpa took C for the day, and they had a blast at the library, grocery store and their house. He even napped (with Grandpa!) which made his mood upon returning home much more pleasant.
T and I walked to church for the first Mothers Together group--I loved it. Just a bunch of women sharing the struggles and joys of life and trying to know God in the midst of it. I am really looking forward to Thursday mornings now. After Mothers Together, we walked home and I put T down for a nap, ate lunch (by myself--oh bliss!) and took some time to pray, read the Bible and write in my journal. With a short break to eat and settle down again, T napped for most of the afternoon, so I took a nap myself, cleaned the kitchen and bathroom, started a load of laundry and called a couple of friends.
My parents brought C home and brought dinner with them, and then I had time to play with C a little bit before bedtime. Wow--what a peaceful way to spend a day. I feel so refreshed and grateful. It reminds me of this hymn I like:
Sometimes the light surprises
The Christian while (s)he sings.
It is the Lord who rises
With healing in his wings.
When comforts are declining
He grants the soul again
A season of clear shining
To cheer it after rain.
May all who read these words experience the peace that comes from the nearness of God.
