Sacred Time

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While we were in Bozeman, I had a couple hours of alone time. It's been a LONG time since I've had an extended amount of that...and I desperately need to make more time for it. To refresh my soul...to sit silently...to read, knit, look at the mountains, listen to music...all without littles crawling about.

On this particular day, I had a nice salad, journaled a bit, read some inspiring words, and listened to Addison Road's "What Do I Know of Holy" over and over. The lyrics sank deep within me...so beautiful. Go and listen! (If you don't want to buy, it's on YouTube...but ignore the corny photoshow) :)

I made You promises a thousand times I tried to hear from Heaven But I talked the whole time I think I made You too small I never feared You at all No If You touched my face would I know You? Looked into my eyes could I behold You?

What do I know of You Who spoke me into motion? Where have I even stood But the shore along Your ocean? Are You fire? Are You fury? Are You sacred? Are You beautiful? What do I know? What do I know of Holy?

I guess I thought that I had figured You out I knew all the stories and I learned to talk about How You were mighty to save Those were only empty words on a page Then I caught a glimpse of who You might be The slightest hint of You brought me down to my knees

What do I know of Holy? What do I know of wounds that will heal my shame? And a God who gave life "its" name? What do I know of Holy? Of the One who the angels praise? All creation knows Your name On earth and heaven above What do I know of this love?

Mmmmmm....love it.

We made the 13 hour trek back home from Montana yesterday...and tomorrow morning we fly out to Iowa until Monday. I'm leaving my computer at home so that I can focus more on my family, letter writing, knitting, and reading. I may or may not post some blogs from my phone :) So if I don't see you until 2012, have a wonderful New Year's! It's going to be GREAT.

*Because I know some of you will ask: the stack above is my Bible, my Kindle Fire, and my journal. The cozy was not made by me, but I love it. Cozies are my favorite. I think I shall knit LOTS of them. :)

Coffee, Yarn, & Glow Sticks

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This morning I met another Bozeman friend for coffee...my kindred hooping spirit and mama friend, Mary. So good to connect again...even if it was just for a few hours. After that Matt, the girls, and I headed downtown and stopped in at the new Co-op downtown (which is just a few blocks from our old house).

We had a delicious lunch and then took a little walk...

...over to The Yarn Shop! It's so funny getting into a new hobby and realizing that there are stores that have been there all along to support said hobby, but you never paid attention until now! Bella and I had a blast looking through all the yarns and spending some Christmas money and gift certificates that we had.

Is there anything more yummy than hand-dyed purple yarn?!

On our way back, we came upon a young man stuck in the ditch...he has slid off the road on an icy patch and couldn't get out. My amazing husband used his tow strap to pull him out and send him on his way. We had a great talk with the girls about how we should always help others when we are able.

Upon returning, I started my very first knitting project...a dish rag with happy rainbow yarn! It's going well so far...learning from mistakes as I go. Just like life :)

Before bedtime, Uncle Ryan taped tons of glow sticks on giant punching balloons, turned off the lights and let the kids go crazy! I don't have a photo, but they sure had fun. We've had a wonderful time in Bozeman with family...tomorrow is our last day here and then it's back to Colorado for a day and on the airplane to Iowa the next. Life is always an adventure! Hope your Christmas was joy-filled and wonder-full. xxoo