In the swing of things
I've not posted much lately, have I? I'm sorry! I'm still getting in the post-holiday swing. In the meantime, life is good here! Let me fill you in just a bit.
I've started a new Bible study! I love group Bible studies. There's just something amazing about people sharing their lives together while learning more about God. Since moving here I've struggled to find a class or group where I "fit," but my desire for such fellowship never waned. So what do I do? I start one myself. The response has been amazing. Every lady I approached was eager to join. They're even inviting friends! What I thought would be maybe three or four ladies has turned into ten maybe twelve. What an opportunity! I'm thrilled. I've actually split the group into two: one will meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings and the other same weeks, but on Thursday mornings. We're studying Esther. I'm falling in love with this story. I've read it before, but now as I'm dive into the historical context, the characters envelope my imagination, filling my sould with fresh understanding of God. I'm sure as I go through this study many of my posts here will branch forth from the life of this ancient Queen of Persia. Anyway, last night was our first get-together. It went better than expected. And shame on me for expecting less! God placed this study and these women on my heart. Of course, He'll bless it! And that He did. I'm honored and humbled to be His tool.
In other news, Rick and I are leaving for vacation in 22 days. Woo-hoo! Yes, a week-long child-free romantic get-away. Oh, I can't wait!! My gracious in-laws are taking over our house and offspring for the week. How fabulous is that?! It's almost too much.
Here I sit with Ruthie (as I've named my laptop) fully restored --- did I tell you she underwent surgery? Oh, it was awful. This gift, my friend and writing companion, was doused in soda thanks to a toddler and a beverage held too close. Rick needed to replace her fan and keyboard. I didn't even know you could do that! Well, he did, with excellence. It was quite the undertaking. And now I sit, with a good-as-new Ruthie. My house is clean, dinner is in the crockpot and two kids kids are sleeping. My heart overflows.
Sometimes life seems so hard, so complicated. Then there are days like this. Praise God for glimpses of Heaven.
"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot by counted." Job 5:9
Job suffered so much! Yet even he wondered at God. Now, if only my heart will carry over from today the glimses I need for tomorrow.
I've started a new Bible study! I love group Bible studies. There's just something amazing about people sharing their lives together while learning more about God. Since moving here I've struggled to find a class or group where I "fit," but my desire for such fellowship never waned. So what do I do? I start one myself. The response has been amazing. Every lady I approached was eager to join. They're even inviting friends! What I thought would be maybe three or four ladies has turned into ten maybe twelve. What an opportunity! I'm thrilled. I've actually split the group into two: one will meet twice a month on Tuesday evenings and the other same weeks, but on Thursday mornings. We're studying Esther. I'm falling in love with this story. I've read it before, but now as I'm dive into the historical context, the characters envelope my imagination, filling my sould with fresh understanding of God. I'm sure as I go through this study many of my posts here will branch forth from the life of this ancient Queen of Persia. Anyway, last night was our first get-together. It went better than expected. And shame on me for expecting less! God placed this study and these women on my heart. Of course, He'll bless it! And that He did. I'm honored and humbled to be His tool.
In other news, Rick and I are leaving for vacation in 22 days. Woo-hoo! Yes, a week-long child-free romantic get-away. Oh, I can't wait!! My gracious in-laws are taking over our house and offspring for the week. How fabulous is that?! It's almost too much.
Here I sit with Ruthie (as I've named my laptop) fully restored --- did I tell you she underwent surgery? Oh, it was awful. This gift, my friend and writing companion, was doused in soda thanks to a toddler and a beverage held too close. Rick needed to replace her fan and keyboard. I didn't even know you could do that! Well, he did, with excellence. It was quite the undertaking. And now I sit, with a good-as-new Ruthie. My house is clean, dinner is in the crockpot and two kids kids are sleeping. My heart overflows.
Sometimes life seems so hard, so complicated. Then there are days like this. Praise God for glimpses of Heaven.
"He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot by counted." Job 5:9
Job suffered so much! Yet even he wondered at God. Now, if only my heart will carry over from today the glimses I need for tomorrow.
Labels: Esther, fellowship, praise, random thoughts, thankfulness
3 Comments:
Hey Tanya. I had a 'glimpse of heaven' day yesterday. I am so grateful for them. Love catching up with you via e-mail.
Tera in Indiana.
Hey, Tera! It's so good to hear from you. I'd love to catch up! Hope you and yours are doing well. :)
Yes, Job was an EXEMPLARY man!!!
Good for you for starting the bible study! I hope the fellowship turns out to be very authentic and very sweet.
I can't imagine a week away from kids at your stage in life--wow! I know my husband and I actually have never done that, in any stage. But good for you, I pray you guys will have a fun and blessed time, and that the kids will have the same!
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