Dreaming of Simplicity

 Some people's priorities are WAY out of whack. I have spent many nights at rehearsals and a few huors helping set up the festival grounds. I enjoyed myself and like the EXTREMELY RARE chance to get out and do something non-domestic. But on the other hand I gave up precious time with my family which I hated.

 I gave as much time as I was able to and willing to give to this festival. A couple of weeks ago my brother in law decided to move back to Florida. He was leaving today amd we wanted to spend time with him before he went. On the last day of the festival we were supposed to stay and tear everything down. I told people I was not able to stay because of family commitments and they were upset at me. One person even went so far as to tell me that since I knew about the festival clean up well over a month ago and my BIL sprung this on me I should tell him I was busy. I made it clear that I was very sorry but family is first. No one was happy with that.

 Another thing I learned was how empty some people's lives must be. I admit I was a little envious of those who were able to buy anything they wanted at the merchant booths and through out the festival I struggled just to buy a scone or a soda. Many of the people just seemed to be buying things they probably did not need to fill some void.

 I had some who told me how sad they were to go back to real life. I was thrilled to go back to real life with my family and all the daily duties. While some wish they could live the life of a gypsy and travel each day and play make believe I enjoyed the moment of fun for what it was but longed to go back to the real world. How does ones life become so empty that they want to abandon the real world to a pretend world? So many of them are actors in their spare time, they live to be some one else.  How I pity these people who do not have Jesus in their lives and a life that they find fulfilling.

 Now do not get me wrong, I would love to travel, I love to pretend for awhile to be some one else and live in another time but nothing makes me happier than being right here surrounded by four children loudly chomping on popcorn, one napping soundly in the next room, a loving husband who is on his way home for work and loads of laundry just screaming my name! Thank you Lord for my life that is so full and thank you for the peace and contentment that fills my heart!!!!

Monday, July 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CarolinaWren
Well rest assured that you DO have your priorities straight!! My goodness I can't imagine someone getting upset with me becase a family issue comes up! That is sad, really. Guess that's the state of the world today.
I also hear ya on not being able to spend at the booths at fairs, but think about how many of them are probably swimming in credit card debt just to be able to do that.
Other than the ending it sounds like it was a fun time!

Maria :)

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by a1health
The Lord tells us to be content, and it sounds to me as if you are following God's commands, so good for you!
Blessings,
~Farrah