Saturday, July 10, 2010

Weekends are for Sauntering

Our weeks have been packed with things unplanned and things complicated. Regardless, in the midst of appointments, teeth extractions for little ones, a bad case of Lyme disease that persists and a pool that has not yet passed it's permit we pause.....








We pause for family time. To remember to rest in the routine and to take a break to listen, worship and renew. These memories get tucked away in my mind.

"It is a great art to saunter." ~ Henry David Thoreau

May all your weekend wanderings be blessed.....
Jan Lyn


6 comments:

John Richards said...

Family time is very refreshing after the day to day stresses of the week. What delightful photos Jan! My family is such a source of spiritual nourishment and I am so very thankful for likeminded Friends too.

God bless you and Dave and the kids.
Your Friend in Christ,
John

Renee said...

Lovely to see your family sauntering photos..thanks for sharing them with us....
Gentle hugs....

Stacy said...

I've just discovered your blog indirectly through QuakerQuaker.org and wanted to let you know how much I've appreciated the entries I've browsed through. Thank you for sharing these wonderful "sauntering" photos!

I'd also like to extend a hand of encouragement and fellow-feeling. I also have fibromyalgia (along with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)and understand the burden chronic illness can be, as well as the joy and insight it can offer us when we remain open to God's blessing.

Holding you in the Light for a little extra joy tonight--
Stacy

Jan Lyn said...

Thank you all for stopping by my quiet space here. Stacy, it is great to 'meet' you. I am pleased to meet another CI person who believes in being open to see God's hand in it all. I am looking forward to getting to know you and taking a peek into your world/blog when I get a chance and will hold you all in the Light.
Jan Lyn

Amanda said...

I love you photos Jan Lyn... especially the first one with the miniature horse... so cute!!

Families are precious aren't they?!

I pray you all be abundantly blessed...

Jan Lyn said...

Thank you Amanda! I'm actually humbled to have family and love the blessing of God putting us in families. We learn so much from one another.
Blessings to you as well..