"I'm just finishing up the paperwork!" she yelled through the bathroom door. Ella was trying not to imagine what the two were up to on the other side of the world. As long as it didn't involve fire or a trip to the emergency room it was all good. It was Monday morning again. That day of the week that was faithful to come; and stayed past the welcome period. It was a day that the Lord had made for His glory; but down here on earth it often brought a level of stress with it.
Nathan was ready for school. His sister was doing her thing: eating. It was a fresh day with few mistakes in it. One day at a time was all she could handle. The thoughts of the days ahead and the challenges therein swirled around in her head. Mercy enabled her to jump back into the present and hang on to the moment. Just for this day, she could make it from point a to point b.
She took refuge in making plans for the future. The best case scenario was at least a few years away from fruition. Still, the mental meanderings fueled a level of hope that came and went as the passing of the clouds. God would have to make a way for her to make something happen. Were her ideas seeds for future growth? How much of her planning was truly inspiration or padding for her bruised ego? Of course, whatever God wanted was the best plan of all. The question was insistent on resurfacing: "What would Jesus have me do?"
Her reverie was punctured as soon as she saw the state of the kitchen. Fire #2 was on the kitchen counter perusing the cupboards for some more breakfast. She couldn't possibly still be hungry; it would have been physically impossible. A flash prayer rose up to heaven from her lips as she sped towards the corner of the room where the preschool terror was on the loose. "Lord, sustain me!"
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4 comments:
Lynne. thanks for posting this. as usual, it is filled with honesty and humor and a unique Lynne-flavor. I really, really like it and look forward to more.
Lynne, I like the way that you write. I feel as though I am part of the story, a fly on the wall watching it unfold. I have not been able to get over here to read what has been up lately. I barely have time to post myself. This is good stuff.
I am presently working on some more description for the installment. I will try to make up for this over-narrated post with the next installment early next week. I expect to have it up by Tuesday eve. or Wednesday morning.
Thanks for the comments. It is my joy to share my writing...
Cup o'joy
and a fresh taste of the bread of heaven...
Lynne
I am still brewing the next installment. It's not writer's block, just an indecisive quirk.
Cup o'joy,
Lynne
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