Happy Mothers Day &
Do Washing Machines Really Eat Socks?
From Dr. Del Tackett's blog, Truth Observed:
My dear wife is still in Texas helping our daughter and son-in-law during their "new baby" time. I am glad that she is able to be there. One of the downsides of our mobile society is the geographical separation of the extended family. In the not too distant past, it was easy and natural for family members to help each other out because they lived close to one other. Unfortunately, that is a rarity today.
However, in her absence, I'm fending for myself here in Colorado. And whenever I do this, I end up with a greater appreciation for all that she does for me. I know that most of us have a tendency to take these things for granted and it is not until they are taken away that we suddenly recognize how much we should have been expressing our appreciation for them. I often wonder how much I take the Lord's blessings for granted and, like a spoiled and ungrateful child, fail to acknowledge and thank Him for His goodness. It may be worth pondering all of that this Sunday as we take some official time to thank the mothers in our lives.
Well, that recognition came into focus last night. In our family, my wife has taken on the primary responsibility in the laundry department, so it has been a while since I had single-handedly done battle with the washer and dryer. I had returned from some lengthy traveling with a load of clothes to wash and so I climbed into the ring for what I thought would be a short bout. And, it was — until I began to fold and put everything away. That is when I found myself with two odd socks — "odd" meaning socks without mates. ...
Visit Dr. Del Tackett's blog, Truth Observed, to read the rest of the story.
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