Beyond Dishes.

It took me 2 1/2 hours. But finally the house is in order, my kitchen is sparkling clean, the girls are put down for naps and I am in my new favorite corner.

Armed with some chicken pot pie, a handful of caramel corn, glass of milk, 2 thank-you notes I need to write and my computer, I'm finally here. Ready to share my thoughts.

My season of life at present is daily changing shape and with that, difficulties. There are many reasons most people do not attempt school with a family. Instead of listing those reasons, I'll share the main reason we ARE doing this.

Because we feel called.

Simple, but all encompassing.

We've felt the Lord leading all the way to this very step. By leading, I do not mean that finances have been showered upon us, nor every difficulty removed. But there is peace.

Here I come to my realization for today.

My season of life is beyond the dishes.

I've joked before (but being honest none the less) that the Lord left this house dishwasher-less for a reason. So I would have plenty of time as I wash the dishes to talk with Him every day. That time is precious, but not enough. I need to purposefully dedicate more time every day to truly sit at the feet of my Maker, to hear His heart and less of mine. To drop my burdens and release my worries to the only one who is completely faithful.

School is not forever. Again, soon, Andy will be able to work more than he is now....As it is, I have no idea how he's juggling both.

Till the other side of this season, I will continue to seek the Father, wanting to be led, begging Him to keep our sanity and keep us in practical ways as well....

I'm going beyond the dishes.