I’m sorry my blogging has been limping along—we started out busy, then found we are to be without internet for a while.I wasn’t really sad about missing the internet. It seems as though I’ve been needing to spend more time on the things of life anyways—things like answering the 100 questions of a six-year-old, or smiling and laughing a lot with my three-year-old, or catching glimpses out of the corner of my eye when my baby walks without thinking about it (when we discover her, it is like the enchantment ends and she sits down).
The baby is of the age when we pretty much chase her most of the day—she can climb the stairs, but can’t come down safely by herself, and everything goes into her mouth. So we are all taking turns all day. We don’t mind, of course, and we often fight for who gets the privilege of watching her, but it still takes time and attention.
It is also nice knowing that anyone can get on the computer at any time without worry—no bad stuff to “accidentally” come up on the screen.
We plan on working things out by utilizing the free wi-fi at the grocery store about once a week—I send the girls in to get bread and milk, sit in the car and post, or save sites I want to read. Dad moderates for me while he’s away, but he always did that, anyway.
This may mean that the email responses won’t be as timely—please forgive us. God’s timing is always perfect, and I receive this as a blessing from His hand.
Always in His service to serve you,
Sherry
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I have you on my reader and look forward to whenever you post. Sounds like you have a good plan of action in place. Enjoy your tech free time!
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The baby is of the age when we pretty much chase her most of the day—she can climb the stairs, but can’t come down safely by herself, and everything goes into her mouth.
ReplyDeleteI am in the exact same place with my 4th, a son. He is turning 1 Tuesday. He has a set of pajamas that I put on him a lot that says "catch me if you can."
Your blog is such a blessing. When I finish reading I leave thinking "if she can do it with 15 then I can do it with 4." Thanks!
Sherry ... thank you for words I needed to hear ...
ReplyDelete"God's time is always perfect, and I receive this as a blessing from His hand".
Now I have courageous and faith-filled tears in my eyes. I suddenly feel that I have all the strength I need, for where i am right now ...
I'm "where" God wants me ... it's a blessed place .... and He provides all the strength i need.
hugs ~ Patty
Hello, I just stumbled upon your blog. I hope you get your internet problem solved soon. It's nice to meet you. Lisa~
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ReplyDeleteI have had to go without internet on and off through the years simply because with unemployment times and other 'life changes', it was knocked down to a lower priority for my family financially. I utilized the free wifi at a nearby hotel and at the library as well.:)
For me it had unexpected benefits- I utilized my time better, and while going through an extremely hard time I was forced:) to BE PRESENT mentally with my family and seek God for advice and encouragement(instead of articles and blogs before Him), and go to Him for rest and peace from worry and exhaustion instead of 'zoning out' in front of the screen. (We had to cut TV out as well- so it was an abrupt change to the family day-eee, embarrassingly honest here) Now that I look back- I REALLY needed those internet breaks- put a lot into perspective. Changed me and my BAD HABITS:)
Thank you for posting that-it made me feel like I am not alone- I was so ashamed of that then...but I am thankful now.:)
BTW-my dd is a year old and also very busy! :)
Sunny