Ahhhh -- the quiet

I spent all day yesterday being a helpmeet.

Isn't that a sweet, old-fashioned word?

I really love it when I get the chance to help my husband

do something he really needs help doing.

He is a very competent man -- not "needy",

so sometimes it's tough finding something I can do

that will benefit him.

But -- today he and his co-workers will be having

a planning retreat and he is in charge of the food.

Ah ha!

That's an area where I can definitely help....

We decided on a sandwich smorgasborg,

made the list, and

I then ran around all day yesterday

gathering up all the ingredients for

the meal today,

assembling trays of goodies,

and baking the desserts.

Much satisfaction comes from accomplishing a task

with excellence.

Not perfection, just a job well done.

And early this morning

after we ran around loading everything,

"don't forget the croissants, they're on the dining table".

After my final instructions on assembling the

strawberry shortcut cake

After checking and double-checking

--- as William drove off with the car laden down with

all manner of tasty treats,

I realize how very much I am longing for the quiet.

And with the quiet -- the voice of God.

So, after several days of noisey and busy,

I'm just going to be quiet and still today

and

listen..........