I recently returned from a two day Sabbath with Jeff. We were given the opportunity to spend time
in a cabin where we enjoyed a lot of fishing--and a lot of catching--too much
sun and some much needed rest and relaxation.
It was very HOT until a big thunderstorm came through and blew in a few
hours of cool air, making sleeping a little easier that night. Now, I return to a busy schedule for the next
few days.
I learned that fishing is a great way to clear the
mind. What an amazing distraction that I
have so rarely taken advantage of! As I
come back to daily living, I hope I can return to those memories of those
moments on the lake when fishing took my mind away from all that has caused me
to be so uptight.
O Creator of the world, thank you for the peacefulness of a
canoe on the lake, rod and reel in my hand and a bobbing bobber. Thank you for the really hot weather and for
the thunderstorm that pushed across the lake, blowing in a chill for the air
and fog for the sunrise. Thank you for
the sunburn on my skin and even for the pain some clothing causes when it
touches my skin, for it will remind me of these two days of respite, two days
where time away rejuvenates and revitalizes a weary mind and body. Amen.