When I see this picture I think of my family.
Although I am not very good at keeping up with the laundry and housework, I really enjoy accomplishing things like this that help take care of my family. I have found that drying our jeans on the hearth of our fireplace is easy, uses less electricity, and keeps the color from fading.
As I continually walk past all these drying jeans, different things come to mind. Sometimes it's the thought of, "Geez, I should really fold those up and get them in the drawers." Other times I look at these drying jeans and think of them as art. I think, "Wow, that is so pretty." The contrasting Blue jean on Orange brick pleases my eye and the representation of our family members in the clothing laid out makes my artistic mind get excited. I used my camera to capture this mundane- spectacular scene.
Another thought I have is one of thankfulness and love. I love what God has given my family. He has given us each other and provided for our needs. I also think of the fact that as being a wife and mama, part of my role is to serve my family. I am reminded of the best servant of all, Jesus.
"... The son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and give his life as a ransom for many". Matthew 20:28.
I fall short all the time at being the amazing servant He was. He serves us all the time in His Love, Grace, and Provision. I have the opportunity to be like Him and to serve like Him. Serving like Him in the Pardee home is not what always comes natural, but it's my goal.
3 comments:
i love this and so relate.
we have a beautiful journey, us moms and wives.
my mind does things like that all of the time, i think "how could i go from air drying jeans, to art, to the servitude of our King ..." but nonetheless ... when we focus on Him, He finds ways to touch us and encourage us in the most unexpected ways!
glad you're enjoying domestication!
Somebody needs a clothesline for Christmas! :)
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