In the Garden: Day 2: Go with the "Flow"

In the Garden

One of my favourite memories of my Grandma Wall was hearing her hum to the hymn "In the Garden". We had an old 45 record of the song in German. As many things in life we have warm feelings associated with those we love...and I adored my Grandma.

As I grew up I had no idea that when I married my last name would be Lilly. I loved the name as it was associated with a family who had been faithful in ministry and lived a life of integrity in their community. I am proud to carry that name.

Now I have a family of my own who I desire to raise with the same faithfulness to the Master Gardener. I am His apprentice and nothing motivates me more than to be the kind of parent to my children that He is to me.

Today I was reading a blog of a friend of mine who has just recently had her 7th child. I was so encouraged by the blog that I felt I should start one. I pray that as I share my life in the blog that it will be a source of encouragement and light to you.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Day 2: Go with the "Flow"

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So today Maegan and I went to Servus Place with my friend Amanda from work to do a class called "Flow". This is a combination of Yoga/Pilates. I have to admit I have always had a hesitation with Yoga because of the Eastern Spiritual roots in the practice. So, I went in guarded.

I was pleasantly surprised at how relaxing (at times) and how stretching (more often) the experience was and how I had opportunity to meditate on the Word of God that I had hidden in my heart and focus on Him. I went in with incredibly tight shoulders and neck which were occupying my mind and walked out rejoicing in the intricacy of how our body is put together. Each muscle and joint; each organ and cell...individually created, beautifully, by our loving Creator. It was very cool.

At the conclusion our instructor put "essential oil" on our wrists that was like a menthol extract, which, when inhaled opened the airways beautifully to allow for breathing deep and strong. What an amazing reminder that we are to be the aroma of Christ, allowing for those around us to breathe Him in.

Not sure Yoga will be "my thing" but it was enjoyable and as I take this Lenten journey I am so thankful for the opportunity to 'be still and know that He is God".