quiet

the last couple days

have been

a blur

driving 

running

cheering

cleaning

fixing

applauding

crying

laughing

planning

shopping

watching

exhausting

and today,

today is our last main activity prior

to Christmas

it's the children's program at church

and instead of being frantic

and rushing

and worrying 

if they'll remember their lines

or keep their shirt tucked in

or will stand still

i'm deciding

to instead adopt 

the quiet.

i want to listen

as the children 

as my children

tell the true

story of Jesus' birth

i want to be

aware

with a heart

that abandons the busy

and chooses the still.

let me 

remain in the quiet.

Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace
to those on whom his favor rests {Luke 2:14}