We have seemed to make the rounds as qualified house sitters in our circle of friends. It has come at a time God knew we needed to stretch out a little. We live in a cute box in a cute neighborhood. In reality we have more than we need but not everything we want.
Through various friends, we have been given the opportunity to house sit for a week at a time. We quickly become kids in a candy store soaking up every moment that life becomes a little more simple (no 3 hour trips to the laundry mat, no standing over a sink washing the dishes that have piled up etc).
Through God's perfect timing, we find ourselves house sitting yet again.
During this time of house sitting (shall we call it our "vacation home"?) we have been given the opportunity yet again to take a break from some stress factors in our life...we watched the Hawks game while doing laundry, the dishes washed themselves while I went to bed, and the silly little list of conveniences could go on. But this silly little list of conveniences allows us to take a vacation from little things that have taken up our time so that we can spend some time focusing on things we've wanted to do but just haven't had time for (and no, I don't just mean watching a Hawks game...I mean strengthening relationships, being less stressed, etc)
We wouldn't have seen what a big blessing it is if we had everything we wanted not just everything we needed. We wouldn't have appreciated or even seen the extra time we have on our hands if we had always had that much time to work with.
It reminds me that even when I don't understand our circumstances, get frustrated, angry, and tired, I need to give thanks because He is working.
