Sometimes life just goes too fast! How did it become February 6th, 2010 already!! My family, work and writing projects keep me so busy that sometimes I forget to breath. I often tease my children that I have "hyper-brain syndrome". Of course they think that is a bonafide diagnosis. I rarely slow this brain of mine down. Sometime though, God has a way of taking the reigns and saying "whoa... girl". I LOVE being snowed in! It is like winning the lottery for me. I get "free day" A day to cuddle up with my kids, relax with a movie or book, or just write for the fun of it. It is blissful. I love looking outside at God's handiwork where I can tell he raised the big old "stop sign" just for me!On this blissfully beautiful day just STOP, breath, and take in the wonder. Do something to relax and reflect just how lucky we are to be alive in this magical world of ours.
Please, just enjoy God's proverbial stop sign, even if just for today.
Julia Bowlin, M.D.
so God controls the weather? I hope no one dies in this wonderful storm that god created. That would suck.
ReplyDeleteYes, God controls the weather. He also controls how long we live on this earth and what happens after we die. He sees so much more than this world and the present. Thank goodness there is much more to life than what you and I, who are bound by time and space, can see. So I intend to do just as Dr. Bowlin says and use every moment I have left, including this day of being snowed in, to its fullest!
ReplyDeleteRevel in your leisure and in the fact that you are not responsible to deal with the weather aftermath for the benefit of others.
ReplyDeleteI agree Julia take the day off and we will pray for the people who have to go out in this they are wonderful and doing a great job!
ReplyDeleteI am just trying to figure out what it is that is covered by snow in the pictures...aside from saying "everything."
ReplyDeleteWonderful reminder, Julie! Thank you for the call to a respite we all can use, PLUS the wake-up call to appreciate the wintry beauty we so often malign...
ReplyDeleteIt’s sad that people need to make mean or sarcastic comments on such a nice story. My job requires me to be out no matter how bad the weather. Still, it's nice to know that a great number of families were able spend time at home together.
ReplyDeleteMany of us have hectic, busy lives. For some of us it's even more hectic and busy when it's slowing down for everyone else. But the point is well made. Find time to stop and switch from a "human doing" to a "human being" for a few moments. Take a breath and no matter how bad things are, think of something for which you're thankful. Take another breath and appreciate some form of art, such as a book, music, or nature.
Taking moments for ourselves makes for happier, healthier lives. And when the green light inevitably comes, we'll be more productive and able to better care for the important people in our lives.
Julia, you always take amazing pictures! I too wondered what the pictures were and decided we were looking at the grill and patio furniture. Good job!
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