"This is just what you needed," Glen leaned over and whispered in my ear. We were seated in the auditorium for the Stafford High School Winter Concert -- an annual amalgamation of jazz, wind ensemble, strings and choral performances. Christian performed as a drummer for he jazz band. It is my habit to bring along reading and knitting projects to this two and a half hour event, but last night I left everything at home on purpose.
Glen was right. I needed to sit still. It did my mind a lot of good to let my hands rest and listen to the music. I also had the opportunity to visit with a dear friend. I have been serving as a substitute teacher almost every day. After school I have been shopping and cooking and and shopping more. Ladies, if you are managing your home and family well and working a full time job as well, my hat is off to you. I work to help Glen provide for us financially. And, he helps me right back, graciously doing most of the laundry for our family. Thank you, sweetheart. I have given up trying to do everything at home myself, and accepted Glen's kindness.
At the concert I had second thoughts about my knitting as I observed another lady busy at work on a beautiful knitting project. But I personally found more joy last night in walking in empty-handed, sitting still, and not dividing my attention between the music and my handwork. I'll share my favorite moment of the evening with you -- besides the sheer joy of seeing my son perform as an accomplished drummer -- here was this highlight: With all the young ladies in long gowns and the young genlemen wearing tuxes, the choral groups circled the audience, and as the wind ensemble played, they sang these words, the second verse to Joy to the Word.
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove,
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders of His love,
And wonders and wonders of His love.
What a great and awesome God we serve!
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