Passion for Paraguay

This week, Nancy taught me how to make lasagna. We took Sunday off to rest and make a meal together. In the afternoon we went on a walk and spent time with the kids. I am trying to keep the Sabbath clear and benefit from this day. We enjoyed the time together. I learned a lot about Nancys style and abilities. She can cut the onions evenly at a high speed, probably 10 times faster than me. She also uses very few dishes. On the contrary I make a mess when I cook. I also learned that I get very distracted and have a hard time staying focused when I cook. Nancy on the other hand is very focused.  What about you, whats a meal you like preparing?

I checked some stats on pastoral burnout and found that:  ·   25% of pastors' wives see their husband's work schedule as a source of conflict. ·   33% felt burned out within their first five years of ministry. ·   75% report severe stress causing anguish, worry, depression, fear, and alienation. ·   80% of pastors say they have insufficient time with their spouse. ·   90% work more than 50 hours a week. ·   94% feel under pressure to have a perfect family. After my tragedy two years ago, I am more intentional in creating space and healthy habits as I journey into this new chapter of my life. I remember talking with Julie only two months before our accident and agreeing that we needed to put a hold on the increasing responsibilities of ministry. At that point we had been working very hard for 10 years, only to stop for very short periods to rest.    There was much to do, people to see and places to go, meetings to...