Attention Full

"Time is a relentless river. It rages on, a respecter of no one.

And this, this is the only way to slow time:

When I fully enter time's swift current,

enter into the current moment with the weight of all my attention ...

Weigh down this moment in time with attention full,

and the whole of time's river slows, slows, slows."

(from Selections from One Thousand Gifts)

Desiring to slow my heart and hands, and savor all of God's gifts - everyday ...

beautiful blossoms on our black locust trees

Instagram - capturing and sharing beauty

my new iPhone (early Mother's Day gift from my husband!)

iPhone apps

Lose It! - and connections as a "friend" on it with a daughter in TX 

Pepperplate - help with menu planning

Pocket Prayer Pro - love this one

a daughter and son-in-law enjoying their get-a-way trip

their two three-year-olds so good while they were gone

my father's 91st birthday

a long phone call, listening

consignment sale and lunch with a daughter and a granddaughter

farewell pot-luck for friends at church

warm connections with our small group

all these years that I've been able to be a SAHM - still loving it

empty nest years

anticipation of our coming Sabbatical and extended time off this spring/summer

celebrating 40 years of ministry

living life with my husband

being dressed in the clothing of salvation

and draped in the robe of righteousness

as a bride in her jewels

"I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!

For He has dressed me with the clothing of salvation

and draped me in a robe of righteousness.

I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit 

or a bride in her jewels."

(Isaiah 61:10)

(Counting 1000 Gifts in 2012 #335-356)