The grandfather clock and recipe for reflection

The very large, very loud, very dominating grandfather clock is ticking.  It is reminding me every hour that passes brings us closer to May 3^rd.  We so look forward to our “Valley to Valley” Tour and being in close proximity to family and dear friends.  But a part of me has forgotten what its like to live in the Midwest- and it’s a little scary.  (Especially when there is still snow!)  I know, I know a year is not that long to forget parts of the place I lived for 24 years of my life, but I know that when we get back we will be seeing it all with different eyes. 

As I write this, our apartment is completely dark except for three candles that are surprisingly still burning.  Josh has gone to bed for his early Starbucks rise and I am thoroughly enjoying the quiet stillness of our place.  Really it is all the necessary ingredients to make the ever delicious and somewhat indulgent recipe of reflection.  Josh and I have a lot of good memories in this apartment and also tough times of hurt and growth.  We have had MANY visitors stay here, most of them were experiencing Seattle for the first time.  We have seen various stages of the ever-changing sky from our large window.  We have watched the rain roll in, the Mountain stand tall, the clouds dominate the sky and the trees change colors, while the grass has always remained green.  We have heard numerous cop cars go flying down Othello, even up to 9 police at one time.  We have come to view our little 500 sq. ft. apartment as home, which consequently always makes it hard to leave. 

I know there are still a few left out there who read my silly little blog- I greatly appreciate you.  I mainly write these just for the fact that it gives me even more opportunities to go back and reflect.  I don’t want to forget the moments and details of our time in Seattle.  More importantly I don’t want to forget that Seattle didn’t change our lives, Jesus did. 

What joy, what joy for those who hope is in the name of the Lord

What peace, what peace for those who confidence is Him alone.