We got the chance this past week to retreat as a family to a beautiful "cabin" in the middle of nowhere, Wisconsin. Just an hour and a half drive from our house in the city, but it felt like a whole world away. My husband and I had our struggles and our arguments, but I'm so thankful because some of those hard conversations help us to understand each other better. One thing we fought about has to do with my vacation attitude. I am not very good at resting. Sitting and doing nothing makes me anxious and I start to struggle with my identity and fear that I am wasting my life away. Thankfully I have a kind husband who encourages me to rest and is patient with me when I cry about it. Maybe I'll blog another day about some truth God reminded me of through those struggles this week.
I'm so thankful that God gave us this time away. No neighbors nearby, forests stretching as far as you could see, dirt roads, fields, farms, hills. Lots of deer, lots of birds. Quiet 6 a.m. mornings with two of my boys on the front porch, watching the sun rise, singing to Jesus and reading Psalms out loud. I wanted this week to be a time of thanksgiving. To not ask God for so many things, but just to remember the good that He has done. To praise Him, to rejoice and to rest in His love. One thing I was reminded of is the beautiful family that God has given me. These four incredible children and this husband who still acts like my boyfriend 6 years past the day we exchanged rings. Here are some pictures. With every one I breathe thanksgiving to God, through His Son Jesus. I am in awe at His goodness.
Nehemiah loved this place
Climbing up the triple bunkbed
Baby getting kisses
Out on the dock by the pond
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| Isabella on the canoe with Papa |
Emmanuel on the canoe!
Samuel choosing to be brave too
Both boys with their dad
This nest of four baby birds was right above the front door
A deer right off of the front porch
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| Breakfast on the front porch. |
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| We decided to try a 3 mile loop our last morning |
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| And they made it! |
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| Taking turns in the stroller, with the little boys mostly in carriers |
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| Praise the Lord! |
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