Friday Frivolity
It’s good to see Amy beginning to get back to posting her humble musings. She’s been a bit of a slacker lately! And speaking of Amy, my really-quite pregnant wife made the mistake of reading Amy’s birth story in which she describes the rather difficult time she had in giving birth to her latest bundle of joy. Thankfully I was able to console Aileen with the knowledge that her path to childbirth always leads her to take all the painkillers she can get her hands on as quickly as she can. To this point, neither of her two births have been particularly difficult. But having given birth twice she knows better than to read about other people’s experiences this close to the big day. Personally, I preferred the men’s version of Amy’s story: “We went to the hospital and had a baby boy. He is hardy and strong. Everyone is home and doing well. See you next post.” Aileen should have stuck with that!
This morning, Jollyblogger posted “A Blogger’s Creed,” a simple quote from Augustine that resonated with me. Augustine says, “I am the sort of man who writes because he has made progress, and who makes progress by writing.” That is an apt description of my approach to blogging. I make progress in knowledge and understanding (and hopefully in sanctification) by my writing. This is why I keep stressing that, in my case, blogging is inseperable from my spiritual disciplines. I have found recently that I am more capable of thinking when in front of a keyboard then in solitude. It seems that my thoughts flow quite naturally through my fingers.
I am anticipating quite a busy weekend with our big move now just a week away. A week from Saturday we will be moving to our new digs. I told Aileen that I would buy her a house before we turn thirty. I’ll make it, Lord willing, with just over a month to spare (her birthday is in early May). So if you live in the area and are desperate for something to do next Saturday, why not help me lug boxes?
Comments (11) »
1. 4ever4given
March 17, 2006
11:46 AM
So true about writing and why I do so as well.
Regarding giving birth to children… after so many, eventually all you have to do is just cough or sneeze and there you go… out comes baby.
2. Dallas Pymm
March 17, 2006
12:06 PM
I thought you just moved into a townhouse. Did you write about it, and are now moving?
3. Tim Challies
March 17, 2006
12:09 PM
We bought the townhouse but have not yet moved into it. That is coming up next Saturday (we close on Friday).
4. DLE
March 17, 2006
2:40 PM
Tim, I think you know that if I didn’t live so stinking far away (Canada’s like another country, you know!) that I’d be lugging boxes all day with you, especially with your Mrs. being so close to her due date.
I’ll just have to help virtually.
Here’s my encouragement: “Hey, it’s the last box!”
5. Brendt
March 17, 2006
3:43 PM
As we look in, we see Tim spending his first night in his new home on the courch for revealing his wife’s age. ;-)
6. Aileen
March 17, 2006
4:21 PM
Yes, I was less than impressed to see my husband just let everyone know exactly how old I am…. see, he is younger than me by six months… but sometimes it feels like six years!! (just kidding dear!)
7. Jabbok
March 17, 2006
8:45 PM
The last time we moved we hired a moving company. It cost us $400.00 and they moved us approximately 4 miles across town. I’ld pay it again in a heart beat. They took the beds apart and put them together again. Moved the washer, dryer, frig, etc. I just stood back and watched. We were completely out of the old and into the new within four hours.
If you’ld like, you can bring your kids down to our house and we’ll watch them for you while you move!
Just thought I’ld offer :)
8. Johnny T. Helms
May 20, 2006
10:17 AM
I have always written with pencil and paper and thought I would not like writing on my computer (I just bought my first) but now I love writing more than ever. I sit here with my Bible and other books and magazines and newspapers all over my desk and I actually feel inspired. Research is just a click away and I am not constantly getting up to go to my bookshelves. I am sending a blog that I enjoyed writing since you said we could send them. Thanks, Johnny
9. Johnny T. Helms
May 20, 2006
10:30 AM
Okay. I’m new to this. What is a “track back?” Does my url take care of that? Forgive my igorance.
10. Johnny T. Helms
May 20, 2006
10:32 AM
Forgive me again. I just now noticed the dates on the above comments. March? Boy, am I behind or what? Will anyone ever see this?
11. Janet
November 10, 2007
7:45 AM
“Regarding giving birth to children… after so many, eventually all you have to do is just cough or sneeze and there you go… out comes baby.”
I just followed the link from Amy’s Humble Musings, and I have to comment on the above. As a woman who has given birth to TWELVE beautiful babies, let me tell you that 4ever4given doesn’t know what he (or she!) is talking about. Labour is a difficult experience for most women. It takes courage and perseverance, and strength. And one more thing for those of you who haven’t given birth, ever, or have had only one or two: it actually gets more difficult, emotionally, the more you experience it. IT HURTS. It is not pleasant. And you remember. That old wives’ tale about “as soon as you hold that baby in your arms, you forget the pain”… HOGWASH!
Is it worth it? Of course. Children really are an heritage of the Lord, and the fruit of the womb really is His reward. But never assume that after a few it gets easy.
Speaking of which, Amy is soon to give birth to her sixth baby. She could use your prayers.
Blessings, Janet, mother of 12, grandmother of 14