from Ben's mom
The last couple of weeks have been a blur of trying to decide whether or not to move. We are packed into this 2-bdrm apartment with baby (and now golf) equipment spilling out of closets. So when we received notice that our rent was being raised, our impulse was to move.
After looking at a few places, and much prayer and discussion, we've decided to stay put for at least another 9-months. We could find a cheaper 2-bdrm but we don't really want to move if we aren't able to have more room. And we are just not in a good position to make that move.
At times I have struggled with contentment. Viewing our situation through Ben's eyes has provided much needed perspective. Ben loves this place. It is home. He doesn't know that he doesn't have his own yard, or space to have a play room. He is perfectly content to have his sandbox on the back deck and to wander through the rooms finding things to play with. It has been a good exercise in remembering that we are to be like little children in so many ways. And when I stop and consider all my blessings, I really don't mind being here.
1 comment:
That's rough having to make these snap decisions, but I applaud your commitment to contentment and willingness to learn character from life's inconveniences instead of responding in the modern knee-jerk impulsive fashion to immediately alleviate all discomfort at all costs.
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