Morning tea
The weather is turning cool and I am enjoying my morning tea again.
I have a fairly busy week ahead though I suspect my schedule isn’t as packed as a few other moms I know. My walking partner couldn’t make it this morning so I am left with the decision to exercise on my own or. . .not. My intention is to exercise but it’s Monday and I have a pretty full “to do” list so I know I had better put it on the schedule or it won’t get done.
At least I got a decent amount of sleep. Babydoll is teething but last night was a good night overall so I feel rested enough - though I do feel the fall allergies coming on and my eyes are definitely itching.
Last week our parish had the privilege of Fr. Larry Richards preaching a mission to us. I am pretty familiar with Fr. Larry and was excited to hear him speak but in the end I only got to go to the mission 1 night out of 4 because it’s was just too late for my little ones. The rest of my family went and I asked them to pray for me but my sweet little 9 month old goes to bed around 7:30/8:00 so I knew trying to get there wasn’t going to work.
They did have nursery available which I’m sure was a big help to many but on the advice of our pediatrician (many years ago) - we don’t do the nursery. Besides, Maria has a cold so I wouldn’t have wanted to spread that around.
Still, Fr. Larry had CD’s available (at a reasonable price of $5 each - thank you) and yesterday evening I was able to listen to one while finishing up some sewing. Honestly it’s probably better for me that way because I tend to get distracted and have a hard time listening in a live setting. I can usually absorb much more from a tape or CD while I have my hands busy.
Several things stick in my mind this morning after listening:
It’s all about relationships and first and foremost it’s all about our relationship with Him.
We can know all about Him, praise Him, worship Him etc., but do we know Him? And if we claim to love Him but don’t spend time with Him are we really being honest about loving Him?
Bottom line - what you spend time on you love. Do we spend time with Him or more time with “others” (and he’s not talking about family so much as things like hobbies, TV, the internet)?
Do our lives reflect what we claim to believe? Not just publicly but privately - when no one but God sees.
Do others see Jesus in us? Do we so love others that our Lord is truly reflected through us?
Lots to think about and work on this week.
And now my time is up. All the children are awake and the day has begun. God bless you and yours!
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