 The fat, juicy tomatoes beckoned me from the garden in my backyard.
And even though some were finally ripe, it was taking me a while to get out there to harvest. “Pick me, pick me!” their chubby selves would have chanted if they had mouths. It was a wet day when I finally found the time. I donned my yellow slicker and braved the elements dropping glistening tomatoes into my collection bags. We were into September already with our first frost quickly approaching. And less than half my crop was what I’d call “harvest ready.” This season has been a slow one for ripe tomatoes -- even for me. You see, I’m used to late tomatoes. ... Click here to read more 9/21/2012 01:42:08 pm
Sometimes I feel like I'm in a perpetual holding pattern while everyone else around me is moving ahead at warp speed. The hardest part is not the waiting, it's the not knowing what I'm waiting for. It's a sense of anticipation that never seems to get satisfied...maddening! 9/24/2012 05:22:51 am
It is a different type of feeling to have a sense of anticipation and "readiness" wondering when God is going to open the door for something new isn't it, Jan? I'm right there with you.
Richard Ivy
9/21/2012 11:53:27 pm
You know Deb, I use to like reading your posts until it became personal! Transition in life is waiting, something type"A's" don't do well...especially in the fog! Thanks for the new light. 9/24/2012 05:24:11 am
Ha! They need to be personal, Richard. You know that! So glad to have you reading - it is an honor. 9/24/2012 04:23:56 am
You're right, waiting is far from easy. What helps me is to ask God what I should do NOW and do it. Sometimes I don't have to ask. It's in my face and must be done. Other times God helps me prioritize my to-dos. Then I thank him that he's in control and "my times are (future is) in (his) hands" (Ps. 31:15) 9/24/2012 05:21:09 am
Great points, Naomi. God has given you the gift of patience and trust. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Daine Fagley
9/24/2012 07:03:04 am
Amen! Amen! Amen! This is packed with truth for eveyone of His children. Comments are closed.
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