Nona is tired!

Yeah! yeah! what is the big deal? Everyone is tired at the end of a busy week. I had the grandchildren from Portland, while their mommy and daddy moved the household to Silverton. It was strange not really being involved in the moving part, but how better to help than to remove the constant clamor for attention. I am certainly not used to children 24/7. I find it very interesting when Popa says he doesn't know how the girls do it...I did it for him and the girls when I was their age and I don't think the work level was less back then...anyhow, it seems different when you are 50 something. The children are delightful and maturing way to quick. I can't believe the difference in their behavior in just a few short weeks...they have actually become little boys instead of toddlers. Yeah for Potty trained 3 year olds. Yeah for their mommy and Nona I should say. I have been so busy this week I only have a few spiritual thoughts to convey....God is never tired, HE delights in our growth, and HE remains constant in grace and mercy towards each one of us...May we as parents and grandparents mirror HIS example as we serve our families. Love to you all, the Nona of five.

Nona's back?

Don't faint, after an absence of more than a month I will attempt to blog and share my thougts. I have found myself in a deep profound sadness that I cannot explain. It is often difficult to share in the seasons of emotional and spiritual barrenness. Some say that there is not barrenness when we are still serving God and others. Yet, I find that the despair of the soul often has nothing to do with what we are doing but more to do with lack of satisfaction in our inner most being. I do not have answers to any of the above...I like you must simply trust in an all powerful God who first loved me. Maybe my soul is asking where do I belong? Have I run a good race? Is there still more for me to do for the Kingdom of God? Is the frustration part of God Almighty's process to provoke me on in the destiny HE has for me? My eldest daughter is moving closer to Popa and I, in fact she will be exactly 77 miles from us. We had her 3 children until last night when her eldest was overcome with a need to be with her mommy. Auntie drove her home and left us with the twin boys. They are a delight, loving to swim and eat, they can chow down for three year olds. So, I am busy, but busyness is not the answer to the longing in my soul....so I have decided like the Psalmist to encourage myself in the Lord. HE has all the answers to my longings and I will rehearse for myself HIS loving kindness and tender mercies. May each of you find yourselves basking in HIS love today. NONA