A Writers Block

I am a big fan of Paul Reiser's books. Familyhood is out and it is good to laugh, even if it is at myself. The first thing in his book was a perspective on friendships during the season of raising a family. It caught me off guard because it was a more serious comment and it is how I often feel. His parents were a bit extreme (if, in fact, they actually did this) but life does seem to feel this way sometimes. I don't wanna wait twenty-five years to spend time with my friends either. If you have any ideas on how to fit it all in, please enlighten me!!! "When they were well into their sixties, my parents renewed friendships with some of their old friends. These were close friends from their school days, friends from old neighborhoods - good friends that I had no recollection of ever having met growing up. Where had these people been? I wondered. If they were such good friends, how come I never heard of them? My parents' simple explanation was that they had all drifted...

My mother-in-law reminded me of this site that my sister has had me read often. It's so easy to read through, to make something more than 10 minutes of, to journal on, or just to gain insight for your day. If you don't feel like tackling the latest Bible Study, you need a pick-me-up/challenge, or maybe don't even know where to start, this is a great beginning. It guides you step by step and you can make as much or as little of it as you'd like. I challenge you to journal your answers, questions, and thoughts as you go through the prayer. Go to Sacred Space and click on the language of choice. Then just follow the prayer step by step. Read it aloud or not. It's just for you and God.

Life is an interesting journey of twists and turns, ups and downs, bumps and straight ways. Sometimes it's our personal journey that mixes things up and other times it is the journeys of those we hold most dear. I wanted to post the link to Terry and Kathie's current journey (click the title or HERE ) for those who wish to be inspired, challenged, and given the opportunity to pray. My life has been changed by the journeys my parents and in-laws have been making. The only thing I can say is, "Thank you" to each of them for loving God through it all and trusting Him to lead them through it - whatever that might mean - and for sharing it with me. I love you, Moms and Dads!