one day

When your children ask in time to come, "what do these stones mean to you" then you shall tell them... (Joshua 4:6-7)
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. (Luke 14:11)
While reading, I remember the standing 8:30 Tuesday morning meeting. A quick shower, and off.

We were created to help, not to hinder. We were created to complete, not compete.
The pattern for role differentiation is seen in the Trinity. The Father, Son and Holy Spirit have different functions, but are equal in substance and power. (By Design, ch. 1)
Mess up Spanish verbs. And nouns. Resort to English. sigh.
Time passes too quickly, and have to leave too soon.

Drive a daughter 45 minutes down the road to basketball practice. Realize I have no clue where I'm going. Gratefully receive an escort to the gym. Spend a blissful and quick 45 minutes with a friend.

Return phone calls. Pick up basketball player. Sing out loud all the way home.

Sick husband. Stop for ginger ale. Forget the chicken soup. I fall short so many ways!
Prayer for traveling parents and sick uncle.

History with 7th graders- Colombus' third journey.
"I believe that this is a very great continent which until today had been unknown. And reason aids me greatly because of that so great river and fresh water sea."
He is returned to Spain in chains.
Sometimes the story does not end the way you anticipate in the beginning.

Correspondence for ESL and for senior graduation reception.
Airline ticket prices and schedules and reservations.
Charts and lists and email and phone calls.
Dinner in the oven.
Laundry remains on the floor.
(Will I ever have a good dinner AND clean clothes on the same day?)

Deliver a meal.
Deliver a son to drivers ed.
Deliver a daughter to soccer practice.
Dinner.
Air conditioner dies.
Internet out.
Trip to Target as consolation.
Resist year's supply of Robin Eggs at 30% off.

Pick up soccer player.
Big fire in an old building blocks the street home.
Later the news tells us a 10-12 year old boy was arrested at the scene.
I mourn.

Husband to bed.
Kids to bed.
News and weather and Leno.
Praise. And pray.
One day.