REST

What I have come to know this week... After having the kids be with their dad for one week and back to my house, less laundry, less food preparation, less harping with homework, chores and more time for me. Now that they are home this week, we actually played poker and peanuts during the school week time. What I thought would be a downer, God has given a blessing. Rest in the Lord was the message last week at Church. Did I even know what that meant. These two weeks have been a eye opener. I didn't have any time to REST. I have been full time mom for 14 yrs straight. NO REST. Now may be the time for rest. To let the kids realize all that they have been sheltered from. To test wings that maybe I wouldn't have allowed. To give me the refractory time needed for their next stage of life. To give Pat (what ever God feels Pat is ready for) not for me to say. I am beginning to see the growth in all that has come about. Time to connect with my husband more. To develop more of a relationship with my Morgan and Zach. God knows I need that. Many times it takes a long time to see the good in what seems like a uncomfortable situation. I am glad I am starting to see the affects. I am blessed with much and will continue in a positive state of mind.
What about you...did you rest today.
My mom has told me many times "Give it to God and it is as good as done!" Rest in the Lord. And I DID!