a countdown of sorts

last week I flew solo. after seeing mark off on his flight, I started down the runway of my week.

'tis the season for lists! the grass is growing, which means mowing. dandelions are popping up, which means weed control. the temperatures are warming, which means sandals! and the baseball schedules have been published, which means the end of school will be here before I know it.

I'm now using my weekly lists as a "countdown" of sorts ... a list of projects I want to complete prior to the end of school.

I've also begun an intentional list for summer:

I want to will be present for the boys.

I want to will choose the activity over the chore.

I want to will choose what is "best" over something "good."

leavin' on a jet plane

passport and euros, check.

new shoes, check.

authorizations to schools, check.

the list is shrinking, and the time is drawing near.

I'll be back soon.

happy creation care day!

last night mark and I watched the live broadcast of Hope for Creation at this website. Dr. Sleeth and his family started their creation care journey after his wife asked him two life changing questions:

1. what is the biggest problem in the world?

his answer: the world is dying.

2. what are you going to do about it?

the obvious answer may be reduce, reuse, and recycle. but he believes the harder addition to that answer is that creation care is a matter of obedience. and by obeying the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8-11), we will need to add restraint and sabbath into our answer. so as a believer, can I show my love for God by loving and caring for creation? I believe I can, and I believe I have a responsibility to do so.

so the question remains...what are you going to do about it, Kristyn?

Dr. Sleeth challenged the viewers to complete this sentence:

"Lord, help me become a better steward of your creation by ___."

being diligent in recycling :: driving less and riding my bike more :: using homemade cleaners :: exercising restraint :: planting a tree :: honoring a sabbath day :: praying for creation :: eating less :: washing our dishes by hand :: packing lunches with reusable containers :: buying less :: enjoying every season and every creature

these are just a few of the new ways I'd like to try to take better care of creation. our family will be thinking of more over the coming months and focusing on one change at a time (similar to lisa's one small change).

I hope you enjoy and care for creation today!