How many times have you thought about moving to a island where life is more simple and unhurried? Tim and I have many, many times. We all live a life that is rushed, hurried, stressed and it seems there is never enough time in the day to get done what we need. Some things, if we are honest, we bring on ourselves. But mostly it is just way that life is in this day and age. Most of the time we are on the go, always going somewhere but then we watch movies, commericals or read magazines about the "island life" where they don't have clocks and time is no issue, there is no stress and you just love life and we wish so much for a lifestyle like that.
Psalm 62:1 reads, "My soul finds rest in God alone: my salvation comes from Him."
Sometimes we rob ourselves of peace by overcommitting ourselves, sometimes we need to look at our priorities and make sure that we are making God first and not trying to fit Him in at the end of our busy day.
July 4th we visited Tim's family in the mountains of Robbinsville, NC. Talk about the simple life...it is so peaceful on that mountain! We love to visit, eat and sit on the front porch and catch up with one another.
They are a simple people who don't get bogged down with the hustle and bustle of life. They do not place their worth on things but yet on family. I love visiting them not only do I love them very much, I know that once we turn up the road driving up the mountain all my worries just disappear. I am focused on resting and enjoying the company! Betty, Bessie and Barbara Sue I love you all dearly and can't wait to see you again!
Below are some pics of our last visit...
Bessie's house and the porch we love to sit on
This barn Tim's dad help build when he was just a boy
THE GARDEN- they have two this same size
Tim's Aunt Betty (Boyd's sister)-She's a hoot!!
Tim, Aunt Bessie and Barbara Sue
Charlene and Bryan
Until next time,
Bridgett
