Thursday, June 2, 2011

Wisdom and the sink...

As Mercy and I primped in front of the bathroom mirror this morning, she chuckled, looked down at the countertop and commented, "I was just thinking about all the things that are on the sink right now." I couldn't help but laugh, and then I ran and got the camera. Honestly, it's my new normal so I almost didn't even notice it (and for Mercy to notice it, that's big--love you Mercy.) It really is quite comical--here's a left to right description: an iron with it's long, swirly cord; a towel; cosmetic bag; sunglasses; silly bands; dirty dishes; a cup with paint brushes; jewelry; a curling iron; clean dishes draining; sunscreen; toothbrushes; fingernail polish remover; a scrubber; and a few other things....real life, people. (I did clean it up this afternoon, mind you.)

So we had a good laugh, and internally I delighted in having Mercy home for the summer. We decided (after she suggested) to read through the book of James together--individually in our quiet times, and then we'll discuss what we're learning as we go.  So, I've been trying to give it an overview this week, trying not to stop to study the details yet (although I have a few times, I can't help it).  What amazes me so much is how God led me to this book--because without knowing it at the moment I landed in James, I am in desperate need of wisdom right now (which is precisely the theme of James).

So here's to Mercy, to wisdom, to the summer, and to a new kitchen...

5 comments:

Heather Pelczar said...

I just embarked on James this morning and wish I was there to learn from you and Mercy together!!

Denise said...

:) I wish I could blame the state of my bathroom counter tops on a wonderful kitchen re-do. And I just started digging into 1 Peter - it is the Bible Bee book for this summer. I love James, though, I may indulge in searching through there in the fall. Can't wait to hear how it goes... your study... and the kitchen...

darcie said...

yes, life in the bathrooom-I found Landis brushing his little leg with your make-up brush which he deftly pulled from the counter, and then there was the blood in the sink from Amaleah's lost tooth. . .such is life, and you're getting a new kitchen, can't wait!

Michelle said...

Wisdom! Praying that your thirst for wisdom becomes unbearable. Me, too.

Dre Legit said...

I'll be sure to primp better next time before I come over. ;) Is this the sink I'm going to shower in? :) haha Or is that in the new kitchen. haha!