Our Little "Coffee" Table

Now, I got home today from work and set my keys, iPod, bag, and other various items I pack around with me on the kitchen table. I then sat down and preceded to watch my baby girl play with her little learning table. It's funny how much the "table" plays into our lives at our house. The wife and I have been deliberately trying to spend more time around our kitchen table sharing meals with friends and family. The rest of the time at home is usually spent around our little girl's learning table in the living room, down on the floor playing. It's funny how the little table and big table serve an identical purpose...bringing people together...joy. Both are focal points for the time we're at home though, which is great. I've spent a great deal of the school year away from the two tables due to coaching duties. This meant time away from loved ones...joy. It doesn't seem like a whole lot of time, but it adds up. This is mainly the reason I decided to leave my coaching position. It was one of those things that was a good thing for me, but it seemed to take away from the "best" things in life. I've heard a message from Bryan Mills lately concerning this idea of God having the best waiting for us, but sometimes we fill our lives with too many "good" things. I feel like God was letting me know this year that my coaching was getting in the way of something He's got in store. I've gotten out, now it's time for me to be patient and faithful. This isn't usually how I roll so it's been challenging. The reward I've seen thus far has come from our baby girl. It's amazing how an hour spent on the floor with her tonight, playing with blocks, can out weigh just about anything else. I wouldn't trade that time. I'm excited for what's next. It's time to hang out around the table.