I have been thinking of our relationship in the spaces between all of my daily duties -- between cleaning up the trail of playthings on the floor and shoes haphazardly left behind - between washing the pile of dirty dishes in the sink, folding laundered clothes, feeding the dog, managing the home, figuring out what to eat for mealtime, planning days and activities for our daughter, keeping our husband grounded, staying in touch with our friends, and searching the Internet for jobs to help support and stabilize us. Sadly, I have been 'in-between' body/mind lately and have left little time to be with you.
You deserve so much more than that.
Dearest Heart that Beats Life Into Me,
I promise to open those spaces to you - to be present, grateful, light, alive. To take action when needed and to rest when we are worn. To love fully, without expectation or pretense, to follow your lead and to hear your whispers of wisdom. To let things go a little longer. To worry less and have more faith. To prioritize time rather than unnecessary 'duties' -- or busy-ness. To remember that you are more than just a pumping mechanism, but rather a direct line of communication to Him.
TAKE A DRIVE ~ SEE SOMETHING NEW ~ BAKE FROM SCRATCH AND THEN GIVE IT AWAY ~ HELP OTHERS ~ TAKE PICTURES OF LIFE AND MAKE A BOOK ~ WRITE IN THE EARLY HOURS ~ VISIT FAMILY AND FRIENDS, LEAVE THE TOYS - DISHES - CLOTHES - INTERNET - AND ERRANDS'TIL LATER.
STOP AND WONDER, LAY IN THE GRASS WITH OUR DAUGHTER, WATCH BUGS, COUNT CLOUDS, FLY KITES, KISS OUR HUSBAND, SMELL FRESH FLOWERS, TOUCH LEAVES AS WE WALK DOWN THE STREET, FEEL THE WIND ON OUR CHEEK, SURPRIZE A FRIEND, PLANT A GARDEN, COOK WITH ZEST, TAKE A NAP, READ SOMETHING DIFFICULT AND NEW, FINISH A PROJECT, VOLUNTEER OUR SERVICE, GIVE OUR BEST.
AND, EXPRESS LOVE ALWAYS ~ ALL THE MOMENTS "IN BETWEEN"...
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