As I tie the apron strings around my waist, my mind imagines forward. Thoughts of family. A family I have yet to know. A husband, children, a giant table with plenty of seats for a big family and for the friends who drop by unexpectedly to visit.
But today I tie on my apron and make chili not for my future family. I make chili for my friends. They are my now family. I love when they come and sit around my table. When they tell cheesy jokes. When we all laugh so hard that our bellies hurt. I love seeing the faces smile and the eyes sparkle with the delight of being together. Of sharing life.
Though I hope for future things, there is so much joy to be had now. Lord, let me live well now. Today let me put on thankfulness for what is and wait with hope for what is yet to be.
3 comments:
What a great post. Yes, enjoy your now family. Enjoy particularly that you can eat your entire meal (with seconds) and not feed two other people! A true priviledge! love you!
Well. I love this new place to go to on my computer and feel at home!! You know how much I love you, and I'm honored to share part of The Journey with you..can't wait to be encouraged with more Truth from you..
Jessica, Thanks for always reminding me that the grass isn't always greener :) I love you!
Laureen: I am glad to journey with you!!
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