On the Seventh Day He Rested

This is a wise model (a day of rest) that we should apply to our own lives. There has to be a time to rest. Our body needs it. Our spirit needs it. Our minds need it (though I am convinced some people's brains are constantly on vacation). We need it. That said, whatever activities we do engage in this seventh day reflect the priorities of our lives. Rest is one of those priorities we can actually neglect though so remember that. Don't sleep the day away, but do rest.

Speaking of the seven days..... I asked our junior primary (Sunday School) today how many days it took for the creation and was a bit surprised that some said "one". Hmmmm could that be a reflection of our times, technology, and instant gratification society we live in? It's almost like, "jeez, why did it take so long." I'm reminded of when personal computers first came out. I remember taking all the DOS training and everything was F2 or some command and all the screens were dark with white font. Still... we were amazed and awed. In high school a "computer" was this huge thing that took up an entire wall and required a genius (not us) to run it.

Then I remember getting our first personal computer when our kids were in junior high and elementary. The fax machine type sound it made as it connected didn't seem like a big deal then. We were just amazed that we could get internet. Nevermind that it might take 5-10 minutes to navigate a page. You could go make a sandwich or something and come back just in time. Now I get impatient if it takes more than 10 seconds to connect. However, I did know the Creation took seven days (well Bible days, but that's another discussion).

So yesterday Rellie and Kayson spent a good portion of the day with us and Kayson is turning into a rolly-polly. Not because he's a chunk (which he is), but because he has discovered he can just roll everywhere. Rellie is quite the big brother too. Kayson got a little tired and wanted mommy and daddy toward the end of the evening and the only thing that stopped his crying for a while was his brother. Every time Rellie took the bottle and fed him, he would stop. He helped papa put brother to sleep. It was quite cute.

Maddi is growing up too and becoming little Miss Bossy. It's a cute bossy though and cute attitude. When she says "no, no, no" with her little finger wagging you can't help but smile. And boy does she love her papa. Maybe cuz he feeds her cookie dough and sings her crazy songs. He's a good papa. We enjoy having Jas and Anne over for dinner. It allows us to catch up on the week and enjoy each other's company.

After dinner we headed to Jeremy's. Stacy has been having contractions since yesterday and she's not due for a couple more weeks. Since this is number five, she pretty much knows what she's doing, but that never seems to make the pain easier. We are so blessed by all the sweet little spirits she has brought to this family. She has that gift and is unselfish and genuinely caring toward her children. She also does a great job with the family finances. In fact they are supposed to be following up on the paperwork for buying a house next week, but I have a feeling that might have to wait.... Prayers her way and baby Bradley, Eli, whatever they end up calling him. I don't think Robert is going to end up in there though Jackie. :D

Now I need to go rest or I'll be hypocritical. :D I'll be dreaming of new babies and Valentines. Love You Sweetie.