Refreshment

Where I've been....
I took a drive with my husband and enjoyed the beauty of new scenery on a sunny day. I filled my tummy with more than I should have at a Brazillian steakhouse, but how could I resist? Mmmm. I woke up to silence and had no need to get up, no little hearts to be hugged or tummies to be fed, so I rolled over and dozed again. I wrestled with a heart that misses my kids, but cherishes this refreshment. I cozied up in a hotel room with my Bible and another really good book. I recognized conviction over messed up mommy moments. I embraced grace. I spent the afternoon with a friend I haven't seen in years. I laughed and probably talked way too much. I got lost on the freeway interchanges of this large and unfamiliar city, I stopped for Starbucks. I cozied up in the hotel again to read while I waited for my husband's meeting to end. I met my husband for dinner. I thanked the Lord for new mercies and chose a fresh start. I surrendered. And tomorrow I will do it again.