The Merrihew Pause - Succesful!!

Our week of no TV and internet was so very nice. We succeeded at keeping the TV off the entire week (except for some Wii time, does that count?). The computer remained off except for a moment to double check our funds in checking (I had a little shock at the ATM) and to file our taxes.

The quietness of the house did us good. We were able to do stuff around the house, work on the garage, clean the cars and spend time with each other. We have also been somewhat successful at spending time every night reading short little biographies of great believers in the Lord as a family.

Our week was over last Monday. As for this week, the TV has remained pretty quiet for the most part and our Wii playing has been reduced as well. Yes, I've been back on the computer, but not near as much as I used to be. I have dropped one of my very time consuming activities (a forum) and it's been very freeing.

Feel free to drop us a note, keep us accountable - especially me! I pray we don't fall back into the laziness trap again. Even more, I pray that we will become more disciplined to do a family devotion and commit myself to spend time in God's word, something I somehow really struggle with.

All right...off to do chores!