Stacy and I plan to snow shoe tomorrow, but the weather seems to be stirring up a bit of trouble. We are already under a winter storm watch and I've seen the clouds rolling in and the temps dropping all day. It would be a huge disappointment for Stacy, but I must say... I'd welcome the reprieve. Tomorrow is the MSU vs. UConn game and, in spite of my typical lack of interest in all things sports, I would really like to watch this game with a beer or two in hand. I love seeing the Spartans win! It must be the Capricorn part of my soul.
The garden is progressing astonishingly well! Sprouts so far: Onion, basil, tomato, cucumber, squash, cantaloupe, lavender, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, peppers, cabbage and watermelon! Only a few herbs have yet to show their little green heads! I sing to them every day and I can't wait to settle them into their bed in a few weeks.
Ah-ha! My next painting will be of sprouts! Something simple in browns, golds and greens. Mmmm...
I began reading Conversations With God last night. I've avoided it as I somehow assumed it was cheesy nonsense. I am, however, pleasantly surprised. Today I've been meditating on the possibility that God doesn't care what we do... so much as HOW we do it. The analogy in the book is this: Does a mother care what game a child chooses to play, whether it is hopscotch or kick the can? No. The mother only cares that the child plays nicely, tries its best, etc. I love that idea... that I am a child released into God's backyard to play. I can play whatever I choose.
It isn't what... but how.
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