Lazy Sundays

So at the Clouse house we used to have a tradition that we fondly called "Lazy Sunday." It was great, we would go to Saturday night church, sleep in on Sunday morning, make coffee, and either James would make breakfast or we would order in from our favorite restaurant. We would lounge around all day and do anything we wanted. Most of the time we would watch movies, or catch up on our DVR. Sometimes I would read a magazine, and James would play video games, it was pretty much an anything goes type of day. We would get ready for our day around 4pm because we had the Jr. High kids coming over, and after they left we would continue our day until we went to bed. It was a total indulgence day for us. There was no working, unless we had to clean up before the kids came over, and there could be naps if necessary. It was like living in a movie, a fancy breakfast in our PJs, great coffee and a whole day with James.

Well those days are on hiatus for us. James was asked to teach one of the Sunday school classes and he loves it. He has been talking about going to Moody Bible College to get his bible degree. He has spent a lot of time praying about this and in the fall or winter he will be signing up for independent study. I am so proud of him, and will gladly put our famous "Lazy Sundays" on hold until further notice. Maybe I can talk him into Lazy Saturdays! It seems like there are a lot of changes going on at our house, and I am so excited to see where God leads. The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. I love to know that my God has a wonderful plan in store for James and I. I know that no matter what comes at us God will always provide a way for us. James and I have been so blessed, and we can go back to so many times where it looked so bleak for us for any different reason and we can see how God provided a way for us. So I know that while I miss my "Lazy Sunday" it is all for a wonderful reason. And I know that all of the injections, and the doctor appointments are all for a reason. God allows us trials so we can learn to rely on Him, and bring glory to Him.

God Bless,

Amanda