Home

Home is always a topic, a word, a thought that has stirred my heart and caused me to yearn for something more. While I still have up days and down days here in Lexington, I know that this is home. For this season.

Jim and I have begun to pack up our first "home". We have been working feverishly to make sure that everything is lined up so that when we get our new "home" we can transition right away. We are both so excited to be moving into our new house. I'm quite excited to move past the point of dreaming about it, to living it.

Our new version of home is coming... I can't wait.

I AM

God is the great I AM. He is and was and is to come. He is all things.



I think it's why I tend to find God in the small things, but definitely the non-man-made things of this world. The nature, the weather... The all reak of God and His presence, glory, and creativity. However... I must say that I struggle with seeing Him in the winter. It's always such a rushed time. You don't want to pause on your way to the car because it's so COLD! You don't want to stay outside to breathe in deep the fresh, frigid air.



I was once again reminded today of this beautiful song, Every Season by Nichole Nordeman. It's truly one of my favorite songs. It reminds us that in every season there is God. He is there in every moment... Even when we can't see Him, or choose not to see Him.


I can't wait until spring. It's when I find God the most... In the rebirth... In the warmth of a new day... But until then, I must be content and find God in the here and now. This song reminds me and makes me enjoy and relish in this time.



And everything in time and under heaven

Finally falls asleep

Wrapped in blankets white, all creation

Shivers underneath

And still I notice you

When branches crack

And in my breath on frosted glass

Even now in death, You open doors for life to enter

You are winter

Oh What a Day

There is something in the simplicity and the complexity of this weekend that has me thoroughly content and satisfied. The slower pace of the day has been completely refreshing. Spending the entire day with my husband cooking, cleaning, and shopping together has been so uplifting.

I am learning that I must set boundaries for myself. I miss having lazy weekends and getting things done. I'm pretty sure it's been since college that I wasn't staying put during weekends. I feel like I'm constantly on the road or out with people all weekend. It's taking its toll. There is a great need I have for balance, and luckily I'm learning that! I'm looking forward to seeing how the coming months pan out. I'm hoping to slip more and more into a steady rhythm that keeps our home clean, content and in order.

In regards to the Valentine's day weekend so far, it's been wonderful. :) My husband has been giving me little gifts along the way. A dozen red roses greeted me on Friday afternoon with a wonderful card. Then a movie this morning with yet another note. A bottle of wine this evening with yet another touching card... And a gift or two left yet!

Looking forward to tomorrow. :) I wish I had relaxing weekends like this more often!

Dear Nicholasville Road Rush-Hour Drivers,

First off, I want to thank you for keeping me company most days. Sometimes I desert you and take another route... But the days I decide to join you, you welcome me right back. Thanks for making me feel at home.

I have a few beefs to pick with you though...

• If you must turn left across the 4 lanes of moving traffic, please do so at a light if possible. If not... alter your route so it's a right turn. This will help everyone.
• If the weather is worse than normal (ie. not sunny and warm), this is not an invitation to get CLOSER to my car when following me. It means back off.
• If you need to change lanes, please plan accordingly. This means, use your turn signal. It also means waiting until there is enough room for your car in the other lane. This FURTHER means, please don't wait until you are about to turn left onto New Circle to suddenly realize you want to go straight..... This is ridiculous. You know the lane ends ahead. Plan ahead. It will make traffic move faster and everyone happier with each other.
• Please understand that I can't go any faster than the car in front of me. He can't go faster than the car in front of him. We're trapped in an endless cycle of slow driving. Deal with it.
• If you're waiting at a left turn light to turn OFF of Nicholasville Road, please make it swift and painless. These lights are a hidden gem and take forever to come back. The people behind you appreciate your swift response to the light turning green.

If we can work on these issues, I think we will have a much happier state of existance and I would join you more frequently. Until then... I may just take another route...

Sincerely,

the red kia