Out-of-Milk Thursday

 

 

“Be still

and know that I am God.”

Psalm 46:10

 

In a new communication tactic on behalf of some of my forest friends, I noticed a bird flitting back and forth across the bedroom window this morning as I was blow-drying my hair.  A quick glance outside, and there was a blue jay sitting on the step.  At first I needed to be outside before they’d come.  Next, if I was sitting at the table by the front window.  Now, it seems, they’ve found me back around side of the cottage.  I’m impressed.

 So, I’ve put some peanuts out in rationed portions, reserving a few last handfuls for tomorrow.

That will be our last full day here.

Peanuts rationed.  We’re also out of milk.  I’m down to my last serving of yogurt.  The fridge is feeling emptier.  These are all the signs that we will soon vacate this home and head back to the city to begin the next phase in our little housing transition adventure.

We’ve enjoyed incredible temperatures these past several days.  This morning the fire is on and we’re layered up.  The packing has begun and the place looks a bit unruly, to be honest.   So does my to do list.  I’m not going to get it ta-done.  Not all of it.  So I’m rationing out that as well, prioritizing and giving my best energies to the tasks that count the most.

Like the frantic jays, I find it harder to be simply present these past few days.  Or rather, I have to be more intentional about it.  I have to be still on purpose.  Take a few moments on the deck to feed the blue jays and soak up all the colours of the early morning.

 What a good gift it’s been to have been here this long.

What amazing things await us back in the city….and also half way around the world.

Leaving for Thailand on Wednesday, and that will be another beautiful thing in itself.

So, happy Thursday.

Wishing you abundance in all things today.

But if you find yourself having to ration anything, make sure to stop and be still anyways.

If you get the chance.