After a day of laughter, cooking, driving, out for a walk, worshipping, baking sweets and reading books, it is quiet in my house.
In the morning before the boys goes up and in the evening, after they got to bed, it is this quietness. It is like the moment before and after a great storm and it is all still. Everything I can hear is the clock ticking, my dog breathing next to me and me writing on the computer.
It’s the moment when all the washing is done. The kitchen is clean, and the blankets are folded. The dog had been out one last time and now all the chores are done for today. The storms that passed through the day is settled down and at sleep. As a storm that change places of things, that moves it up to the surface, that makes a beautiful mess in the house and make so much noise that you know that you are alive. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Today we have been out for a walk, a long walk between the rain and the sunshine. To be honest, I don’t mind walking in the rain. The rain is a blessing from God. However, it is also good when you can come home and not be wet to your core. I do not like looking at weather as bad or good weather. If I complain about the rain I will miss jumping in the puddle. If I complain over the cold and the snow, I will miss the beauty in breathing in fresh air and doing snow angels. If I would complain over the heat, I would miss the wonderful feeling to take a cold dip in the sea. It’s no reason to complain. My complains won’t change anything. Breath in and breath out and enjoy. (If you absolutely don’t like the weather, don’t complain but speak to it in Jesus’ name)
We are soon leaving England (will write more of that another time) so lately I have been thinking about how much I have come to love this land and people. I will really miss the simplicity of talking to people. Almost everyone is up for a chat, and I love that. My thoughts are wandering and pondering upon the great adventure that is ahead of us.
The boys have been playing on their computer and speaking to their friends in Sweden today. It is amazing what technology can do and how easy it is to be in contact with the world around you from your home. I have heard them laugh and talk in their room. Changing from Swedish to English and have so much fun. Meanwhile I was reading Charles Finney, studying revivals. I am thankful for the people that have gone before and lived a life of faith. Now it is our turn to do the same! Not living in the past but realising that now it’s time for Gods people to step up.
Again, I get reminded about the quietness and I am thankful to the Lord for my two whirlwinds that are asleep. They are resting to be able to grasp hold of tomorrow, and all the things God has for us.
SaraIsabella 