Lockdown 233

Lockdown Day 233 - 14 November 2020

Today was my new daughter(in-law)'s Kitchen Tea. I connected with them on zoom with the help of one of my Nam friends. 

Thanks C, you made my day! What a treat to see everyone and it made so many memories flood back into my mind. 

Memories of how we all met and began a strong and steady friendship that will certainly withstand the test of time. How her whole family became my friends. Who would know our children would be married someday. 

I also thought of my own kitchen tea many moons ago and how some things of tradition never fade away. Things like getting dressed with an apron and some kind of veil, guessing the content of a gift and deciphering the giver's name from a rhyme on the card. 

I also remember the glorious eats and of course returning home with a car full of much needed gifts and a heart filled with joy, 

Playing house is such a wonderful journey we tend to put down as a 'schlep' or wishing it to be like the places in a magazine. In reality the anticipation for every change and addition, every little thing in it's place is what adds to the bond of trust in the relationship and life together. 

Such is the river of life: new things are waiting to be discovered and nurtured. You can't be in two places at once or divide your attention, because that would mean you turn your back one to focus on the other. 

So it is with God. When you are in relationship with Him, all your attention needs to be fully focused on Him. Looking away means you turn your back on Him. God-vision makes the rest of your life fall into place just like He ordained. Then you will have a heart filled with joy. Because He's the One with a plan. Because He's got this.