I must admit I am in the middle of the winter doldrums. This fast seems to be sapping EVERYTHING out of me and I feel like I am on a deserted island. I am certain that satan is trying his best to get to me. I am trying to maintain my sense of humor and am able to when with others, but when the kids or Kirk come home forget it. They seem to be the biggest complainers. The kids not so much until Kirk tells them they can play a video game or watch tv, then they are confused because they they thought we were on a media fast.Playing games with them is like watching paint dry. Ely doesn't like to loose, David doesn't want to play and Kirk is trying to be all serious.
The boys had a glorious time making heart cookies for Ely's class. Gonna have to write an apology to his teacher beforehand. Strange purple color frosting with TONS of blue and dark green sprinkles. They had a blast though. At least I was able to win the "no bat" cutout argument. Ely wanted to make bat cookies.
We are rounding the bend with this one. Just when you don't think the month will ever end, it is almost over. I hope we have all learned some valuable lessons from this fast.. Like how quickly things can become idols in our lives and replace God.
"We're just about to become adults, to honestly let the Gospel speak to us, to listen to what Jesus says, in no uncertain terms, about poverty and about leading a simple life in this world, a life that shows trust in God and not in our own power and weapons. God never promised us security in this world. God promised us only truth and freedom in our hearts. What does all this mean for us? It means we're on the way."
Richard Rohr in Simplicity
Peace out.
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