Traveling

I've been to Pittsburgh, Chicago, Purcellville (that's Virginia), and back home to Madrid in the past 9 days. Tomorrow I drive to Toronto for the weekend. I know that for some of you that would be a most unusual schedule, and for others it is not uncommon.

For me, I find that I love it. You must remember, I was born for adventure! But I am longing to be with the kids and Rick. If only I could pack them all up. But then they would miss out on lessons and school and local church... Sounds like a bad plan to me. Guess that's why I normally try to be home more often. Soon I will be - I think! :)

"I'm going to a mom's retreat to encourage the women to take good care of their children," I jokingly quipped this morning to one of my pastors (the one that's not my husband.) "I am starting to wonder if I still qualify!" He chuckled in turn but assured me that I am still a good mother. It was nice to hear from someone in an objective position. Being gone so much takes its toll on all of us. But God knows just what is needed when.

My husband says the girls have done an exemplary job in the home. Bet no school course in home ec could be better! Still, they miss me, I know. And I, them.

Ah. Nothing beats God's plan for home and family. Refuge, safety, shelter. Nurturing, caring, growing. Lasting relationships, sharing, acceptance.

Good stuff for sure.