Haley Happenings: Be still...and listen....

Why I am blogging......

I started this blog to up-date others on the day-to-day events of our family. As the children grew older, and I grew wiser, I realized I wanted to change my direction, and the children wanted to be ommitted from the blog completely. I hope to still manage to include them from time to time but perhaps just through pictures. I am searching for my niche, and way to help lighten the load of others and perhaps lead others to my savior, Jesus Christ. I am focusing on "What really matters" and hopefully, I can help others in some small productive way. While I am changing gears, I will still be throwing in random thoughts, recipes and etc. I am glad you stopped by and bear with me, as I begin to grow and span my wings and fly in a new direction!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Be still...and listen....

I have found when I slow down I see, hear and feel what "actually matters." "What matters" often changes with the stages of life. A slower pace is good for the body but more importantly it is great for the soul. I do not have to have anything right this moment, nor do I have to place a check-mark beside an item on my to-do-list. It does feel good to see that check mark, a feeling of accomplishment perhaps, but by placing a mental check-mark beside things I get to see, hear and feel is more rewarding than the actual check mark itself. Funny how age changes everything. (like it or not) No, these things aren't written on a paper check-list, they are spontaneous blessings which are far better than any to-do-list I can pen. Thank you Lord for grace, the gift of love and the voice I often hear, You saying"slow down." Continuing my thousand gift list---

26. windy days 27. talking children 28. the phone ringing with Mom on the other end 29. helping others unsolicited 30. honey bees buzzing