California Wildflowers

Isabelle and Isaac picked these beautiful wildflowers in a meadow of gold and purple last week.
Can I please go back on vacation?? It is interesting the way the "tyranny of the urgent" can so quickly ensnare you upon returning home. One thing the Holy Spirit has been nudging me on is my being drawn so much into the computer. While I was on vacation and away from it, I really felt the difference. I love blogging. I love reading the blogs of those I know and love and admire. I love getting emails and communicating at the click or two of a button. BUT .... I wonder what I might be missing as I stare at this screen? Yes, it is a tool -- a valuable one; but at what point does it become an idol? I think of my kids, finding me (yet again) sitting down in front of the computer ("for just a sec..."). How many times have I talked to them while staring at this, rather than at their chubby sweet young faces? I believe the Lord gives us wisdom through the nudgings of His Holy Spirit (and okay, let's face it -- sometimes He just plain pounds you over the head!). I'm going to choose to obey. If I don't post quite as often, this is why. "There is a time and a season for everything under the sun ..." -- I only have NOW with my blessed children and husband. I don't know what tomorrow holds. I'm thanking God for NOW and taking time to kick the ball, tickle their tummies, discipline their misdeeds, show them a new skill, train them (AGAIN) in an old one, taking time to smell the (wild) flowers, etc. etc. etc. If you need me, I'll be busy looking into my children's eyes.