Thirty-eighth Tuesday

Sunday was a lazy day.  Yesterday and today appeared to be more productive.  I am, however, firmly convinced that the days of rest that appear less busy are truly essential for fruitfulness.  So, I think that Sunday, my "lazy" day, was fruitful, too. I am thankful for both, the days of rest and the days of work...

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bread baking
phone calls with loved ones
fall garden in
skype
laundry done
the calm of knitting
sweaters blocked and now drying
new project started
good dinner made
and good dinner conversation
dishwasher fixed - thank you Coty and John

a class activity that worked
three soccer games again this week
great teachers at co-op
Joel and Thomas - hard working students
a job for Thomas
a game this weekend for Matthew - happy for him and thankful for a generous gift he was given
walks

Looking back on Saturday and Sunday and both service and worship, I feel keen gratitude also for my church family.  They make me laugh, encourage me, stretch me, challenge me, weep with me.  I thank God for...

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young ones who serve with happy smiles and kind words
parents who stand beside them, modeling compassion and service
pulling together
those who cook, serve, and sing at Rescue Mission
a troubled young man who has been cared for by many, who spoke up and smiled
eating together
those who lead worship, week after week
coffee time
the smells of Korean cooking in the fellowship hall each Sunday and the smiles of the Korean women
rich conversations
words of encouragement