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1. Robyn says

   July 16, 2014 at 12:45 am

   Hi Ginny,

   I suscribe to Ann’s blog and I read your post today. I’m not a blogger (I’m not even on Facebook), but I follow Ann’s blog because she understands something that I can almost see and barely touch. Something about planting my soul deeply in the moment, being open to the presence of God as it unfolds in the daily grind and glory of being a stay-at-home mom to a 5 and 6 yr old, surrounded by blessings, but afraid to take hold of them and declare them blessed.

   While my desperate need for order grew out of neglect, not abuse, your journey certainly resonates with me. We took a year of Sabbatical when the kids were small to try to turn this ship around. And, yes, Sabbath-keeping is part of the healing journey for our family. I just realized recently how many things I do in a day that are rooted in a deep need for comfort (and have caused all kinds of stress and trouble to my children). But I am learning to abide in Christ – to make my home in Him. That, like a home, Christ is my starting and finishing place, the place that He keeps in perfect order, and where all my pretense and striving can be hung on a coat hook at the front door and my lost and chaotic self can find rest. That kind of home. And it’s a home that I can only seem to find when I enter it with a bowed head and empty hands. Bowed head. Empty hands.

   Thank you for sharing, sister. I’m 42 this year, and I like my life better every year. I feel like joy and peace are just around the corner. Ann says you’re joyful. I dearly look forward to that work of the Spirit in my life.

   Thanks for your thoughtful reflections.
   Robyn

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