Fragments from the Edge of Reason

Where did that mountain of Laundry come from?

What can I do with the TV short of throwing it off my roof (a friend once did this). It just saps so much of my energy saying no so often. Do I change my no from yes alot? Why do they think it will help to keep bringing it up. Well, I must admit that "It's not the same without TV" song that Abigail wrote and they all sang to me in unison was quite clever, but it didn't change my mind, either

What a gorgeous day today. We dont have too many of these up here. We should be outside having fun.

"GAAA!!! Mom, fat cat is under my bed!" (Fat cat is a nasty neighbourhood cat that likes to come in and terrorize bubble and squeek) "Samuel stop chasing that cat with the drill" Elaborate chase (minus the drill), fat cat reluctantly exits via office window. "GAAA!!! Mom, fat cat left something behind in my room!"

"Chaos comes quickly" in the Jones household this summer. How can we go from reasonable order to absolute chaos so quickly?

I have got everything organized for getting the family to Shetland and sleeping at a campground. What was I thinking when I said I would do this. Bringing all the kids (well all but one) to this conference that has nothing for kids. Am I insane? maybe I should have thought this through more before committing.

I am so proud of Elizabeth, they have already walked so far, (tonight in Belorado). Not even any blisters yet. They are now in Belorado. Elizabeth has even started making friends with others along the way instead of being so shy.

Thanks Tamara for applying that generous amount of shimmery pink lippy to my lips. Hmmm. Yes, what a girly statement.

Love reading "Ruthless Trust".

Quote from first chapter, "Abba, into your hands I entrust my body, mind, and spirit and this entire day - morning, afternoon, evening, and night. Whatever you want of me, I want of me, falling into you and trusting in you in the midst of my life. Into your heart I entrust my heart, feeble, distracted, insecure, uncertain. Abba, unto you I abandon myself in Jesus our Lord. Amen."

Each year gets harder to memorize. I think I would like to memorize this and pray it every morning. I don't like the idea of "vain repitition" but it isn't vain repitition if you mean it.

Oh no, I cant take a picture of my mountain of laundry. I forgot to ask Andrew what he did with my camera before he left last night, I think he accidentally brought it with him.

No, I am so sorry gingernuts will not go with the tuna.

Comments

[sasa]

Hi Debbie,
how are you guys doing? I tried to email you before going to Slot, but got no answer, perhaps I have a wrong address... Could you perhaps send me the correct one? Thanx a lot! You rock, Debbie! Everyone I know that knows you think you are amazing... most recently Asia from Poland (wife of DJ Sowa) remembered you virtually with tears in eyes. Love you! In His hug, Sasa

[bea]

hi debbie

i don't envy your chaos but it is good that i am reminded that your life is also full of laundry and frantic antics! spending time with you i have never seen the chaos - you are always floating on peace and stillness. you always seem to be so secure in who God made you to be and it is as though you have truly understood how all the bits of you make up your identity.

i really look up to you - you are one of my most significant disciplers. i love that we are friends and sisters and i wish I would be able to spend so much mmore time with you.

i love you, bea xx

ps. no 2 due in march!!

[Susan from Mainz, Germany]

hi,
i have been a "silent reader" since you've started your blog. i like what you say.

about memorizing:
make a song out of the quote "Abba,..." - it will help a great deal.

about learning (when getting older):
we have an incredible brain, it can and will expand, if we use it, until we die (unless we get a disease or stop using it and start walking "old familiar ways")

learning is one of the coolest things God invented, in my opinion

[Mike R]

This is a great, thought provoking post, dis-ingenuously coated in humour.

Thanks so much for this.

I've posted some thoughts on moot's blog, with a link back to here.

[lisa c]

thanks for such an honest post!

[anneleen]

hiya
i found my way here through emily's blog - i am friends with em, tom, lora, finn et al and fairly recently moved to edinburgh. I have really enjoyed reading your posts. if it is next week that you are in shetland, for the conference which isnt a conference then maybe we will meet.
- anneleen -