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While I was out on a walk early in the morning a few days before Mother’s Day, I spotted this wooden, black, decrepit couch frame thingie tossed by the side of the road. I have always wanted a place to lie down on my porch, but the wicker settees that I had were much too short. This monstrosity was 6 feet +. Maybe my husband and son could work on it and it could be my Mother’s Day present! It’s okay to suggest your present – right?!
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It was finally finished this past week. What do you think? Want to stop by for a rest? (I’m thankful my husband is so amazing with wood.)
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and brother, Rest, steps in with, ‘It is my turn now,’ and the tired person is
glad to sit down and be quiet for a little, or lie on his face with a book…Thus the muscles take such turns of work and rest as help them to
grow and become strong.”
This week is the Living Education Retreat – a much needed time of rest for all of us. Looking forward to being with so many interesting people and enjoying God’s creation. Here’s where I’ll be. It looks like a castle but it’s really an old Ursuline Girls’ School. Now it’s a retreat center in the middle of Frontenac State Park. Please pray for safe travel, good weather, and nourishing sessions. I will share pictures after it is over.
Warmly,
Nancy
Oh how beautiful it came together! A truly restful place to ponder and pray. Enjoy the retreat, I look forward to hearing about it. I too would love to make it to LER someday.
What a relaxing, inviting place, Nancy! Kudos to your hubby and son…and you for seeing the poor benches potential. 🙂 (PS – my dh WANTS me to give gift suggestion ideas. 😉 ) I'm beyond excited to see you soon! 🙂
Lovely! PS – If I did not suggest my gift at appropriate times (ie birthday and Mother's Day) I might never get one. I'm on your side!
Wishing I could join you at LER this year. I'm sure that it will be fabulous and I look forward to attending myself some day.
a lovely post and started praying this morning for the week ahead for you and the LER travellers! Bon Appetit as the feast is laid out before you all.
What a beautiful place to rest! Make sure to take time to enjoy it!!
~lisa
It is gorgeous! I like that you have a doily on your porch table–because why not?! Looks like a great place to rest.