On an evening walk at home, facing the mountains, as the sun sets.
“Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life.” I Thess. 4:11
This has not been a quiet week.
Launch week with lots of giveaways, articles, facebook notifications, and adrenalin being spilled out, has left me longing for the quiet of sabbath rest and restoring.
You have all been such very good sports and we feel so supported in our desire to launch this book as a part of a movement of bringing hope to the mamas who craft the home fires and love that lives there.
How very grateful we are for all that you, our precious friends, have done to make us feel supported in this, our effort of worship.
But now, we wish you beauty, rest, fun and the celebration of life with your sweet ones today.
Today, my heart will be turned to home.
Savory soups bubbling on the stove and warm bread with butter and strong cures of cheese, accompanied by homemade applesauce.
Long walks in the woods and mountains, taking in the art of leaves, chill wind, snow blowing across the covered white grass, dark colors of navy in the sky and reminder that life is always changing, and always to be cherished– with my most precious ones.
Fireplaces blazing with tea or coffee or cider and stories being read.
Real conversations that take lots of time, face to face without my eyes on a machine or phone–but real listening, touching, sharing hearts, giving words of encouragement and life–which require time and focus.
Long quiet times, seeking Him and His values and His ways for myself and my family.
Filling my mind with story, encouragement, inspiration, rest, so that I actually have something left in my soul to offer to those who would draw from there.
Rest and Sabbath times–quiet, away, undistracted, peaceful.
This is my hope and prayer for you today.
May the Peace of the Lord be with you today.
Happy Sabbath.
Sally,
You paint some beautiful pictures of rest! I am excited for the day when my Sabbath is just that. I can’t seem to get it now, because my day is still filled with cooking and cleaning, whining, and naptime fights. I will vicariously live through your days of rest for now;)
I was about to write the very same thing Becca! Ha. Just reading about Sally’s day relaxes me. I pray that one day I’ll have the beautiful blessing of this with my kids as well! For now I’m in (hot) Florida where there are no seasons…iced coffee sounds better than soup… and my 3 kids under 3 are LOUD. Gah. Life.
Jill!!! I hate it when the seasons don’t cooperate;) I have 3 under 5 and am 18 weeks preggo. Here in Texas we’ve been battling the flu for 4 days and weather that’s 70 one day and 40 the next. One day girl, one day!
Thank you, Sally… I really needed a reminder today of just what the sabbath is all about – peace and rest. Your descriptions of things that you find peace in is very soothing to read.
I know my week has been *nothing* like the craziness yours must have just been (and congratulations again on how well the launch went! How exciting!!) – but although it’s been a seemingly “normal” week activity-wise here, there’s been a lot of inner turmoil and unrest to deal with (as I’m sure you can imagine, knowing a little of what’s happened in my life the last few months). Praying that I can find that peace today, as I could really use a respite from all that – even if it’s just a brief one, and thank you for your prayers as well
I think I’ll just keep re-reading your post today, whenever I feel that peace slipping away!
Praying that you also find the peace and rest you need after such a busy, exciting week!
Your post makes me want to make some bread!!!
Rainy here in Arkansas… so soup , hot drinks, reading, and games will be awaiting us after church 
Vw
Sorry about previous comment, phone acting up. I found your blog a couple of months ago literally in the throes of desperation. I have been a mom for almost 23 years and was not prepared for living with and raising older kids. Oh my broken heart! And I have good kids! They do not need you nor do they share with you. I have been vigilant, patient, waiting for when they are ready to share and let them know I care and love them regardless of their actions or inactions toward me. So hard. And, it is better. A little bit more sharing with me and it soothes my soul because they are my people. I enjoy them so much.
Sally,
You encouragement to seek after Sabbath rest and restoration resonate with the words God has been unfolding within me and that I have been seeking to apply to my life. Thank you for sharing your heart for the Father and for moms so faithfully and for encouraging your readers with your poet’s soul.