...and so it goes.

It's Sunday and I'm not going to church.  I know I shouldn't feel guilty, but you know how upbringing weighs heavy sometimes.  We ALWAYS went to church...every Sunday, even when traveling. Outside my dining room window the world looks foggy and chilly...but beautiful.  In fact there is a view I love out every window in my lovely home at the end of a road and overlooking a fishing lake.  Nothing could be better!  My favorite house on a big lot where there is peace and quiet and the squirrels and birds and little rabbits love to eat and play.  

Oh, why does downsizing have to interrupt such loveliness!  Over the next 3 months I will be making such a BIG decision...either sell this beautiful place or find a way to hire a year-round handyman for it's upkeep. 

So, it is what it is!  Actually, how fortunate I am that either way brings satisfying results.  Moving out of the country and into a nearby city will bring lots of new people and opportunities into my life.  And I would be much closer to all the things I love to do.  Not to mention the relief of picking up the phone and asking the manager to have the drip in the sink fixed.  I wonder if I would really enjoy the summers sitting by the pool rather than riding the mower over my property?  Would I enjoy the exchange of perfect quiet for the activity of a city? 

I must quit stewing over this and meet it head on!  Enjoy the adventure of finding a nice house or apartment to rent.  Explore the possible new neighborhoods and grocery stores...and find the cultural performances and happenings.  What are the important traditions of my new city?  This can be fun!  I worship at a church in this city and have friends who .are already planted there. 

Everything will be OK..Loveliness is everywhere; lovely people and new experiences.

So, it is Sunday morning and I'm in my lovely warm home communing with my God about the choices He has graciously laid before me...I am blessed with a BIG decision that brings few losses and many new, exciting experiences.

It is what lovely is at this time in life.