considerable grace

I felt strangely disconnected yesterday during my internet-free day, but it turned out to be a wonderful time. I connected in real life with human beings, spent more time with my girls, started a book I’m excited to read, AND got to take some photos of Ella that I think are pretty cute. I think I may take technology breaks more often.

I also thought of a 4th conviction that helped me to unpack and straighten our home without being a total grouch the other day:

4. I didn’t want Sophie to grow up saying, “Yes, it was our family’s privilege to sacrifice so that my mom could go and serve at different events. But boy she sure was a GROUCH stomping around the day after she got back—reconciling paperwork, packing orders, following up on emails, unpacking / doing laundry / cleaning / re-engaging with our family life.” NOPE. That is NOT how I wanted her childhood to be.

So thank God for conviction! And for grace to change.

I’ll put the photos at the bottom of this post just in case you’d like to smile. And then I’m back to taking care of (very) sick Sophie and (getting very) sick Fred. But so far Ella and I are holding our own, thank God!

Blessed Thursday to you all—

Yours,
Tara B.

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