We moved to Israel 2 weeks before restrictions were set in place. It was a strange thing to see a country usually buzzing with life come to a standstill. I am grateful for all I have gained in this season of beautiful rest.
- Time. Unscheduled. What a gift!
- Audio book coloring/drawing sessions with the kids. I joined in and loved getting creative with crayons!
- Seeing my kids master and enjoy puzzles and board games.
- Negative thinking awareness bracelets. I’m changing it to my other arm every time my thoughts turn negative about a person, situation or myself.
- Staying focused. I learned the habit to “shut my ears” to the noise of the outside world and wait on His quiet whisper.
- Simplicity. Celebrating a family birthday and anniversary in the intimate setting of family life made me realize afresh that simple is beautiful.
- Writing. I picked up writing again for the first time since having babies (more than 6 years). I have forgotten how much I love it!
- Minimalistic living is refreshing. Quarantine started 2 weeks after an international relocation, which meant we only had basic appliances and just a few toys for the kids. Cleanup was easy and I got to see everybody getting creative in maximizing our resources.
- Gentleness. Being confined in a small space taught us to have more grace and gentleness with each other.
- Giving. I got more comfortable with serving and giving myself to my family instead of waiting to receive.
- Pesach. Shut down. In Israel. It was so special to me to be here during this significant time.
- Connection. I got to know more of our new church team and moms’ group through zoom meetings than I would have otherwise.
I embraced every moment of this season and praying these stones will be and everlasting memorial in my heart.
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