A Field of Daizy's

Being content

By tomorrow evening, maybe tonight, I will have packed away my belongings in this house and moved to my summer lodging. A 26 foot travel trailer in the Church camp where I live.(see blog #17 ) The house I live in during the winter is used by an elderly lady during the spring and summer. So I have to move my stuff to the back bedroom and basement. I live in my travel trailer just down the road in the RV camping area. It is VERY small, and cramped. I do have a toilet and tiny tub, but usually use the facilities across the road for bathroom and shower purposes. I allow myself face washing and tooth brushing privileges. The other 'stuff' takes a lot of, well shall we say 'maintaining,emptying and upkeep.' I wash my dishes in the little kitchen sink. Paper plates are my 'china of choice' for the summer. As much as possible I cook outdoors and use the microwave. It could be a miserable existence. But it's not. I am content to be there. It is enjoyable to be a fixture in that setting, with all the other camping neighbors and friends.

God has given me contenment. My scripture for the summer is this, Philippians 4:11-13, I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what is is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or want. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.