I Took Advantage

This past weekend I took Advantage, and in a moment or so I’ll tell you all about it, but in the meantime what does the word advantage mean to you?   You could think of it as the opposite of disadvantage, and see that counterpoint only.  Or you could wander down that road of seeing all the advantages you’ve had in life, or the advantages you see in the lives of others and then play the comparison game.  It’s can be hard at times to simply accept the good in your life and/or in the lives of others.  Come see what others have to say over at Kate’s blog. 

I Took Advantage

I took advantage this past weekend
for a chance to get away,
visiting a friend who
lives some hours away.

We met at a decent half-way point
in a house denominationally provided
Food, cards, and a willingness to chat
Filled four day of togetherness.

Hubby came along for the ride
a chatterbox he was!
Normally a story plays, but
this time conversation ensued.

It
was
SO
nice.

Time together with
those you love is one of the
best things possible you know?

Even if it’s a simple weekend
of playing cards, board games, and
going out for ice cream. All sandwiched
between good food and laughter.

Discovering upon our return
that our son took advantage as well.
Eating pizza, going out with friends, and
ignoring dishes and laundry…

Returning to the daily
grind was more difficult than imagined.
A rainy day with tired muscles that
ached beyond aching.

I’d rather be sitting and
playing cards and chatting with
a friend, it’s so true,
My heart aches to do it again.

Closing Thoughts

So I wrote most of this poem last night and was pondering it more today.  Just as I love spending time with friends and family, so too, the Lord God likes to spend time with us, his family.   Just as I long to spend more time with my hubby and friends, he longs to do the same. 

He is so patient, and yet at times demanding, filling my mind with “how do I”, and “what can I change?” as I seek to answer that demand. Struggling with tries that don’t fit and refiguring what just might, and yet, feeling overloaded with too much of everything. But God is patient, he will continue to call, and remind, and occasionally poke just a bit harder.  And in time, better communication will happen.