Slow Down!

This summer has been so crazy for our family! We've been going on mission trips, camping, attending soccer camps, Bible Schools...It's fun being busy. And,I thought I was taking good care of myself with exercise and eating pretty well. But, I've gotten a sinus infection that's really slowed me down.

You know, I've started noticing a pattern with these illnesses. I've been getting them about twice a year. Once is right after Christmas and once in the summer. Now, part of the problem is all the allergies I've got~including pine trees and grass!! But, both come during times I'm so busy that I often forget I'm human and need to slow down.

I honestly can't remember the last day I just "lived" without an agenda or schedule. But, since I've been sick, I've taken some naps, read a bit, watched a movie and colored in a coloring book. I know that when I'm well I can't do all these things for days at a time, but what about those moments and chunks of time in my day when I can?

I deeply believe that God loves us so much he instituted Sabbath. It's not a sin to slow down, it's just a part of our God-given nature.

So, how about you? What are you going to do to slow down and enjoy the life God's given you? My next plan is that, once well, I'm going to lay on a blanket under the stars and just soak in God's creation. Oh, and by the way, if you see a woman diligently looking through coloring books in the children's section will you come say hello? Chances are it's probably me.