Slow...

Sometimes I get very lonely on this path I have chosen to walk. There are times that I wish I had a neighbor, one that walks the same path, to share things with. From canning to crocheting, there just doesn't seem to be many who do these things. It seems to be all about convenience, speed and "what can you do for me". I'm all about convenience, as long as it doesn't take away from the things that are really important.


Family...we should relish the moments we have with them and we should do everything in our power to spend time with them. Not hurry here and there, barely speaking to one another or "pawning" off the children on teachers, coaches, and daycare workers. I know there are those who must do this at times but the more I look around, the more I see it happening...and not simply because one must go to a job that takes them away from home. That's not what I'm talking about. I look around while in a store or restaurant and see parents who can barely tolerate being around their children. And those same children don't really even know their parents. I am saddened by this, each time. It doesn't help that the grandparents are also having to work to make ends meet. I was blessed by having my parents, as baby sitters, when mine were young. Although I was a single mama for a long time and worked more hours than not, my children still had the quality time with people who loved them. They received discipline as they needed it, but more important they received the love that only a parent or grandparent can give. I hope that I am able to provide that same support to my children as they begin to have families of their own. Now I don't know how I got off on that little tangent, but apparently it needed to be said! LoL...



And what happens when you chose to walk a path that is so fast-paced, that you forget to give G-d thanks for all the blessings He has given you? I have lots of time these days to just stop and praise G-d, right where I am...but I too get in such a hurry to get this chore started or that task completed. I don't know what my hurry is, I have all the time in the world since I don't work but I have to reign myself in occassionally. But this is another path that few choose to walk. Praising G-d with everything you do should be top priority, but even getting the business at hand finished, seems to be more than most can handle these days.



As I mentioned, this path is a lonely one. One where my only company while crocheting a baby blanket or sewing on a button, is my faithful fur-babies. Now don't misunderstand, I love my quiet time and I love being able to stay home for now, but I wish that others could share in the simple blessings of the day or take the time to stop by for a cup of coffee. There seems to be no fellowship these days. Just run, run, run.  Always thinking that anyone who waves or says a simple Good Morning, must want something!  I wonder what will happen, when the day comes that we have to pull together with our neighbors to make it in this world. And yes, I fully believe that day is coming.
 
 
But the point to this rambling mess of a post, is probably, "Slow down! Choose your path carefully! Enjoy your family and friends! Get to know your neighbors!  And above everything else, praise G-d for all of it!" 
 
 
~~* The news is still to come... SOON!