For the next several days I will be posting about the World Congress of Families. This year it is being held in Sydney, Australia.  Remember how we helped to raise funds for Angela to attend? She is sending daily reports of the presentations, interviews she is able to have, and more. I am excited to share with you what she is experiencing. There are so many around the world - politicians, religious leaders, community organizers, trained professionals, and others - who are dedicated to defending the family. I will try to post each day's events in order so you are not reading them backwards as you scroll down. I have broken up Angela's summaries into several posts so it isn't overwhelming to see a HUGE post. Remember, if you have any questions you would like her to ask when she gives her interviews, leave them in the comments and I will pass them along to her.

Circling

IMG_2383- pivot watering

The days, they roll together like waves of green blowing across the alfalfa field.
Swath, rake, bale, haul, stack.
Swath, rake, bale, haul, stack.
Round and round just like the pivots delivering dew from above, precious life giving water.


IMG_2332- joseph swathing

As we circle the field, Mr. Ferrero Rocher and I talk about our children.
The cute antics of the two year old
The crazy ideas of the five year old
{and thought provoking questions "If God made Adam, who made God?}
How the eleven year old is doing so well
being more responsible.
One year until the oldest is off to college.
Weren't we just there a few short years ago?
Circles.


IMG_2316 swathing pivot
IMG_2370- our house

Before I think too hard
before panic sets in
I look out and see
There is beauty there
for me to enjoy
Here. Now.
It has always been there.
And always will be
A constant.


IMG_2325- swathing pivot

Circling back around, swathing a new row
I am reminded others have tread here
Felt the dizzying spin
of children growing up


IMG_2389- circles of hay
IMG_2395 pivots 2 & 4

Our lives are rolling onward
Forward
Toward what?
And at such speed!


IMG_2378- sprinkler on pivot

The water is there
Living Water
drizzling mist-like
sometimes drenching
but always
ALWAYS
distilling
the perfect amount to keep me going
growing
turning to Him.
I drink it in.

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7 comments:

  1. Beautiful thoughts and expression. Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Brought tears to my eyes! Beautiful!

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  5. Beautiful! I love your talent with expression.

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  6. That was really quite beautiful! (the photos were too!) Great expressions.

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  7. So lovely. Even this city girl can completely relate ;) -- I've had similar thoughts & feelings over this past month. ♥

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