Can I tell you…I think I heard angels singing “alleluia” when I finished the last sentence of the book project about 4 pm on Sunday afternoon. It’s not done. But it’s in someone else’s hands for a week or so. And I am very, very thankful to not have to think about making commitments or word counts or whether a certain illustration is good for middle school/high school students.
I spent most of the weekend on this project. As in, like, 6 hours on Friday (after Eric left with the twins) and over 7 on Saturday. Plus another 3-ish on Sunday. That’s a long, long writing haul, I can assure you.
Fortunately, the twins did fantastically at the farm without me. As did Eric. Though he was pretty beat when they got home. I did miss them, but it helped to have a project to work on so intensely. Actually, it surprised me how hard it was to wave goodbye as they drove away. Still…I didn’t have time to dwell on their absence, so that was good.
By Sunday, I was pretty brain-dead. I think God knew I couldn’t handle a sermon at church. So instead, we heard a report from the missions team that just got back from Malawi. There were videos and short challenges. And it was so good. Good for me to hear. Good to be reminded of. Good to see our church making an impact. Just good. Kinda like God…amazing how he works like that, isn’t it? 
Anyway, except for the 3 hours of writing in the afternoon, we didn’t do much. Eric introduced the twins to the sprinkler. Alex LOVED it. Erin…not so much. But she did enjoy running around in her diaper and “doos” (shoes) for a bit. And then my parents came up and Karen & her clan came over, and we all ended the day eating supper together. It was fun and crazy and just the perfect way to end the long weekend.
And that’s where things stand. We’ve run some errands this morning. I can now put together my dad’s b-day present for next weekend. He turns 60 this year! And I finally fix some books that Erin ripped a couple of weeks ago. And I bought more salt so our food won’t be inedibly bland. I know…the last might have been the most important…
Okay, off to eat lunch while the twins are napping. Happy Monday!
August 30, 2010
Happy Monday to you, Shannah! It sounds like things happened as they should have this weekend. It’s exciting ot hear a little bit about the work you’re doing. A healthy balance of outside work and a rich home life sounds like a good fit. Yesterday at church we had a hymn sing because it was the fifth Sunday. I felt confident (but still humble) and joyful and it was a great time. Have a great day!
August 30, 2010
Being brain-dead is NO fun, but coming back to life after is really invigorating! I love seeing toddlers in diapers and “doos”! (Will call them that, too!)