Yesterday, after the guys finished their coffee and Charlotte's maple twists . .. I began to sort the pictures from the drive to Merit and Spences Bridge.
I could waste so much time doing this. . . but then again, is it really wasted time?
The rest of the day, I continued to make applesauce for the wee ones. . .and for us too. Chopping, cooking and turning the food mill. . .the guilt vanished and the ice cream pails filled up.
In between the apple sauce making. . the picture sorting and ordering .. .I spent a bit of time on the phone. . . .should I feel guilty for that?
I had a call from back east. . .chit chatted a bit with my sister in law. . .who is patiently waiting for the twins to be born. I had a call from my dear friend who had I needed desperately to catch up with. . . and I had a phone call from a wee family member. . .didn't have much to say for herself .. but that certainly wasn't a wasted moment.
After that. . .the phone rang again. . .while I was turning the food mill. . .
He said. . "I don't smell no coffee". . . .so I assured him that is was because he was in the shop. . .and not in the house. . . . . . He moseyed in for a cup of coffee. . ..was that wasted time?
This post means more to me today than you can possibly imagine. I think that it will bless a lot of women (men, too) today.
ReplyDeleteThank you for putting it to words.
Oh I'm so glad you sorted through these photos. They are just beautiful and make me smile. It's good to be available Lovella! Blessings on you and yours...
ReplyDeleteNone of it was wasted Lovella, you are so blessed to be in a place where you can be avaiable to those who need you! That is payment enough indeed, right?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
Oh, I can so identify with that! I always have much more on my 'to do' list than I manage to accomplish...but what a privilege to leave the list until tomorrow and enjoy the moment. I had one of those days yesterday...and the list remains for today. But the memories are so much greater...the relationshipos so much better...than if I stuck to the list.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic's!
Time with those we love is never wasted time. I guess I have come to realize these past few years that when I prioritize the seemingly urgent tasks I have missed the blessings in relationships that would have been there for me. I've learned to drop the task and build the relationship...keeping in perspective that life does have things we just must get done. Your pics are beautiful. Can't wait to see your choies on the wall. Kathy
ReplyDeleteTime with those we love is never wasted time. I guess I have come to realize these past few years that when I prioritize the seemingly urgent tasks I have missed the blessings in relationships that would have been there for me. I've learned to drop the task and build the relationship...keeping in perspective that life does have things we just must get done. Your pics are beautiful. Can't wait to see your choies on the wall. Kathy
ReplyDeleteI don't think any of it is wasted time either. I love the fact that you are working at being 'available.' Vee was right, I am so encouraged by this. Being a young woman and wife and working full time and being really involved... I think God is trying to teach me how to be more 'available' and it's not all about accomplishing things as the busyness of life would have us believe. Thank you for writing. Your blog always encourages me! --Amber
ReplyDeleteI think we all deal with that productiveness attitude, Lovella. We all want to feel valued and sometimes part of it is valuing others, in what ever circumstance it is, coffee etc. making apple sauce, telephone calls.
ReplyDeleteThe next time, you receive from someone else and WOW it feels so good.
I know the feeling, but we should not feel the guilt. Enjoy your day.
Beautiful pictures, Lovella --- a perfect way to spend a day!
ReplyDeleteYou have the highest paying job in the world - not one everyone is able to have or enjoy. I'm with you on your thoughts on that!
ReplyDeleteI notice you've gone back to the black background. I like it!
Lori T
I'm too often guilty of wasting time. Today, however, I've had a paintbrush in my hand. We're spending a few days with my daughter and her hubby and we've been put to work!
ReplyDeleteMy break is over...
i think you already know my thoughts on how you invest your time with relationships etc etc.
ReplyDeletethey pay off is big darlin'....don't feel guilty!!!!
charlotte
such soothing autumn pix.....
ReplyDeletethanks for all of your prayer and care
Incredible photography. I haven't been around for awhile but am enjoying catching up. Goodness, with the new look of the blog (black background) and those sharp fall colours...it is like opening a magazine. Wonderful. Ah....I know what you mean on your discourse....my weekend days feel 'yanked' from here to there and most often I feel unaccomplished....but tis not so. Your day sounds like you gave where it was needed.
ReplyDeleteI think the very best 'jobs' with the greatest dividends both in this life and the next ... pay very little in mammon curency.
ReplyDeleteI didn't see anything in your day that was worthy of any guilt ! Your guilty moments were the only ones you should feel guilty about. SMILE
Martha, Mary, Martha, Mary, Mar... hmm...
ReplyDeletelove the Indian grave yard scenes. No matter where you go, they all look the same.
So glad you spent your time fixing pictures - you are giving us (and other when you print them off) such delight - that's investing in your artistic side. And I know that your family and friends are so happy you chatted on the phone - that's evidence of your relational strengths of encouragement. And of course time spent with your husband is an investment. I'm sure everyone will enjoy the your culinary skills evidenced in applesauce and Charlotte's maple twists.
ReplyDeleteAll in all? A very productive day. :)
yikes - just read that over - I think I'm more tired than I realized. It's a little disjointed but you'll know what I mean - I think you had a wonderfully full day!
ReplyDeleteYour job may not pay big dollars, but it pays something even richer - eternal dividends.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your fabulous photos of that beautiful country. Some of them look like paintings to me, such as the bridge in your header, and the third one on this post looking out across the fence. Just gorgeous.
Time spent with people you love, whether on line, on phone or over coffee, is never wasted, Lovalla.
ReplyDeleteI think your job pays well in ways that count.
ReplyDeleteI too have mixed feelings of guilt and being blessed when other talk about balancing work and home.