crazy contrasts. it seems like i'm split down the middle today. actually, it seems that way most everyday. It's a familiar feeling really. well, feelingS, that is. joy and sadness. certainty and fear. excited and devastated. longing to go and longing to stay. craving both work and rest, closeness and solitude. Today it's driving toward a weekend with Theologian Husband for rest, inspiration, and a little work. makes me happy. And from driving away from the the sacred ground and the five chics finally all back under my wings. And on mother's day weekend, no less. makes me wonder....should I stay or should I go?
As I was sharing this dilema with a friend on the phone as we traveled over the floody waters of the mississippi, she asked me who was watching the children while we were gone. Well, of course it's Theologian Grandad and Businesswoman Grandmother who retired the minute her grankids moved to town. My sweet friend chuckled and reminded me that this time last year Grandmother would have LOVED nothing more than to have her grankids stay with her on Mother's day weekend instead of being 7,000 miles away. No better gift for her. ah, yes. of course. rest my heart, and enjoy the weekend away.
As I was sharing this dilema with a friend on the phone as we traveled over the floody waters of the mississippi, she asked me who was watching the children while we were gone. Well, of course it's Theologian Grandad and Businesswoman Grandmother who retired the minute her grankids moved to town. My sweet friend chuckled and reminded me that this time last year Grandmother would have LOVED nothing more than to have her grankids stay with her on Mother's day weekend instead of being 7,000 miles away. No better gift for her. ah, yes. of course. rest my heart, and enjoy the weekend away.
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