Busy

Who these days cannot say this word defines them? There seems to be a lot of transition around most of the people I know right now. As they say 'change is inevitable'. I am excited that my friends the Cebulskis have such a great opportunity to go on a California adventure. Hoorah for their wreckless abandon to branch out there and try something new and exciting! I wish them many many blessings. On another note, I am trying to be less busy these days. Busy is a state of mind, not a to do list. There is peace to be found in the chaos, I've found. I experience more every day that 'peace that passes understanding'. If I could bottle it and sell it, I would be rich. Although things are "busy" I am so blessed to have those moments like this morning watching my 8 month old crawl for the first time and my 3 year old go to pre-school. Yeah, it's busy, but I wouldn't have it any other way! As I write, my house is a wreck, my laundry is piled up, the bills are sitting on my desk, and I'm out of dog food. In spite of my to do list, I went to a high school football game last night. When we arrived, my daughter shouted out "Look momma, there are the Chetah Girls". Now, to her 'Chetah Girls' means cheerleaders. Do you think I would trade that moment of sheer joy for a load of laundry?! Heck NO!

Joy

Well, nobody drowned this weekend. We just returned from white water rafting the Ocoee River. What a rush!!! I have always taken this area for granted. I noted while we were in the area that it is amazing how God can create something that is at once serene and chaotic depending on your perspective. Let me demonstrate. Most of the rapids are class 3,4,or 5. At the point we were maneuvering a class 5 rapid, we also happened to be passing through the spectator landing area. For those on the banks watching, this was a placid, entertaining viewing area. For those of us gasping for air and trying to paddle at the same time, it felt more like bull riding arena. But we made it. We are all a little sore, a little bit less shy, and came away with some great memories. This is the stuff life is made of!!!

Run

I run. At least most days it resembles running. Other days it is more of a feeble attempt at the sport. But I enjoy it nonetheless. One of the things I really enjoy about a good morning run is the scent of fresh fabric softener in the air as I run by the houses. Oh sure, I could tell you about how majestic the sunrise is, or how melodic the birds, or even how glittery the dew on the grass is. But what really defines a good run is the scent of fabric softener. If you've ever run in the morning and been lucky enough to run by a house at just the right moment when the dryer is going strong and the sweet fragrance of Mountain Spring, or Wild Daffodil, or Original Fresh Scent kidnaps your nasal passages, then you know what I'm talkin' about!! If you've never tried it before, I suggest you start today. No better time than the present!

Pure

Pure: Clean and free of impurities; Virtuous and chaste; Free of discord and in tune. These are just a few of the definitions I found for the word. I find the last one particularly interesting. I think I come from a background that has propelled me to seek out things that are authentic, genuine, and pure. Most people relate a saved life as being the first definition, but many days my life is far from clean and free of impurities. Thank God the blood of Christ covers me there. I find the last definition most interesting, though, because I think that is the desire Christ has for his church. I decided on the name of my blog last night as my husband and I were discussing church matters. I think I've been watching a few too many H2O videos also. Whatevr the reason, I want this blog to be about bringing people together and "in tune" with one another. I think God intends his children to be closely connected in community with one another. By the way, I don't think you have to be a believer yet to be considered one of God's children. Hopefully, through the relationships and views expressed here, we can all become more connected. Hopefully, we can share our triumphs and failures with each other and over time share with someone who wants to know...the joy a pure life has to offer!