S and I enjoyed a rousing game of Chutes and Ladders this morning. As we played, I became quite taken by the rules in which S made up and imposed on our game. He had an idea of how the game was to be played, but he interjected his own rules and regulations as he saw fit.
As I was sitting beside him, I began to see myself in the game of life that I play every single day. I have an idea of how my life should work and how it should be done, so I interject my rules as I see fit. As hard as I try to make this game my own, I know this is not the way in which it is to be played.
The rules have already been written. They are not in my handwriting. Even if I think I know a more tactical move, it is not mine to take. This game of life that I think is mine is not. It has never been mine. It will never be mine.
The very best and most strategic move that I can make is to simply take a step back and let the One who created it remain in control. He is the one that allows me to play. He is the one to make the rules. He is the one that I should thank and praise for the opportunity to play.
My most important job is to play in a way that reflects these simple facts and glorifies the Creator.
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good spirit lead me on level ground.
Psalm 143:10
Welcome
I began this blog in 2008 as we picked up and moved our family from Dallas, Texas to London, England as a result of a fabulous job opportunity for my husband. My primary goal was to stay in touch with family and friends as well as begin an online family photo album to preserve our precious memories. With 3 young boys at home and life moving at a breakneck speed, I found that by taking even a few moments to capture a thought or a photo or a memory from our day provided a much needed outlet and a place to be a bit more intentional and present. Our family enjoyed every single moment of our two years in London before a new role was offered to my husband which also required a relocation, this time to Boston, Massachusetts. We settled in Wellesley in September of 2009 and loved life in our teeny-tiny Norman Rockwell New England town. After 4 fabulous years in Boston, our family relocated yet again, this time back to Dallas. We feel so fortunate to have been given these amazing opportunities to live and visit and experience life in different places and we certainly look forward to many more adventures!
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