Well, time seems to have slowed down lately... doesn't that always happen at the end of a pregnancy. Sometimes, when we are really busy I want things to slow down and they seem to speed up around me. Funny, how that works.
I have been reading a few Beverly Lewis books. J. went to library for me and found them... that is love:) If you have never read her books, she writes Amish fiction. How did I ever get into these???? Oh, I remember, I bought a huge box of Christian books at a yard sale for like 5.00 or something. Anyway, I love her reading about the Amish... A few of you know my affection for their lifestyle. In fact, every time I start reading one of her books, J. always says, "Baby, we are not going to be Amish unless Jesus walks through that door and tells me to be Amish...even then I would ask Him...are you sure???"
I agree totally, I would miss the modern conveniences of life too much. But, I have to admit that I am attracted to the simplicity of their lifestyle. It may sound cheesy, but every time I read about the Amish ways, I am reminded of my nature to collect "stuff" just to feel happy and secure. It usually leads to discontentment and more time spent taking care of and cleaning up all this "stuff" I have collected.
Here is one thing I learned from the book: WE MISS OUT ON A GREAT DEAL OF PEACE by rushing around, going from one thing to the next...collecting and maintaining, collecting and maintaining. Then, we evn have to spend more time sorting through all the "stuff" and hauling it off to Salvation Army or a yardsale, etc.
Does anyone else feel this way, or am I just nesting??? :)
Friday, June 13, 2008
33 WEEKS AND 3 DAYS
Posted by M.S. at 10:56 AM
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I totally agree with you! How strange. I have always been attracted to the Amish lifestyle as well. But I also know I could never give up modern conveniences... I am so glad to know that you are hanging in there. Keep it up. This will all be a memory soon enough!
Gotta go.
~Amy
I agree with you too Mandy! I really feel like that especially when I move and that seems to be often. I get really bogged down but stuff and I just want to get rid of all of it. But at the same time since we aren't in a house of our own and see other people's nurserys I get sad that Jagger doesn't have a "good" one!! I am rediculous!!
Oh to go home and be with our Maker!!!! Love you
I'm with you! Although I don't know if I could rock their lifestyle, I often think of how comforting it must be to live their seemingly "simple" lives. They just seem to have a lot less stress than the rest of us. They are so close and seem to focus on family and the important things in life, rather than "stuff". So, I totally get what you're saying. :)
Hi Mandy! I found your blog on Heather's blog and thought I would write in and say hello from the Evers Family! How are you and Jason? Your family is just beautiful! God has richly blessed you guys, and more boys on the way! I agree with your blog, we are too rushed these days and it is such a drag......God didn't intend on it being this way.
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