Andrea’s original wording was that she was having one of those days where life gets in the way of art. I totally related. And stole her idea.
So. yeah.
My answer (And Andrea’s) would be ART.
Sometimes the busyness of our everyday life gets in the way, or maybe blinds us, to our life. I think that’s how we can get to a Friday and say “wow, where’d the week go? “.
I’d have to agree with Sara who made the comment…Don’t let life get in the way of connecting. We work so hard at our passions to connect with one another at the heart level.
It’s far to easy to live our lives nearsighted, with this tunnel vision that only encompasses our day, our week, our home, our 5 friends … and then when ‘life’ gets hectic, stressed, painful, and down right clausterphobic, we forget HOW MUCH there really is to this life we live - so much more than what smacks us in the face every day. If we live deliberately, choosing to look at the inspiring, delightful, joyful, enriching things … it is then, I think, that we are truly living.
really, don’t let whatever is going on in your life get in the way of God. I wish i could just put my heart in this comment, I hate when words can’t explain what i want to get across.
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50 responses so far ↓
razorbackschell // November 17, 2008 at 2:07 pm
football
ally // November 17, 2008 at 2:09 pm
dreams……
Heidi // November 17, 2008 at 2:10 pm
True Friendships
mandythompson // November 17, 2008 at 2:31 pm
…art.
Andrea’s original wording was that she was having one of those days where life gets in the way of art. I totally related. And stole her idea.
So. yeah.
My answer (And Andrea’s) would be ART.
melissa irwin // November 17, 2008 at 2:33 pm
living
sara // November 17, 2008 at 2:38 pm
connecting.
mandythompson // November 17, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Oh these are great answers!
wranglerdani // November 17, 2008 at 3:05 pm
Love.
And thanks for adding me to your ‘roll!
Angie // November 17, 2008 at 3:09 pm
…living it.
Kim // November 17, 2008 at 3:48 pm
life
Sometimes the busyness of our everyday life gets in the way, or maybe blinds us, to our life. I think that’s how we can get to a Friday and say “wow, where’d the week go? “.
jon mark // November 17, 2008 at 4:03 pm
growth
Peter Park // November 17, 2008 at 4:17 pm
I’d have to agree with Sara who made the comment…Don’t let life get in the way of connecting. We work so hard at our passions to connect with one another at the heart level.
mandythompson // November 17, 2008 at 4:28 pm
This has been a surprisingly inspiring discussion. wow.
Jeff M. Miller // November 17, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Since all my answers (all the really good/serious ones) have been taken, I’m gonna go with…
bacon
sara // November 17, 2008 at 5:17 pm
hahaha! Jeff… you’ve hit the nail on the head. I don’t remember the last time I had enough bacon in my life.
I’ve been thinking about it since inworship’s blog yesterday…
Brenda // November 17, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Spending quiet time alone with the Lord.
mandythompson // November 17, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Becca // November 17, 2008 at 7:50 pm
Don’t let life get in the way of:
Healing.
annie // November 17, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I’m third in line here, but
living.
It’s far to easy to live our lives nearsighted, with this tunnel vision that only encompasses our day, our week, our home, our 5 friends … and then when ‘life’ gets hectic, stressed, painful, and down right clausterphobic, we forget HOW MUCH there really is to this life we live - so much more than what smacks us in the face every day. If we live deliberately, choosing to look at the inspiring, delightful, joyful, enriching things … it is then, I think, that we are truly living.
edfromct // November 17, 2008 at 8:27 pm
staying young.
your faith for the future.
dancing to your own beat.
I really like Jeff’s bacon answer. I agree with Sara, we can never have enough bacon.
brandiandboys // November 17, 2008 at 9:39 pm
love!
Pete Wilson // November 17, 2008 at 10:52 pm
My wife stole mine….I’m sticking with LOVE!
jonsquared // November 17, 2008 at 11:22 pm
…NASCAR.
Just kidding. I don’t follow golf…
Cindy Beall // November 17, 2008 at 11:24 pm
…life.
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:02 am
laughing
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:02 am
laundry
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:02 am
coffee with a friend
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:03 am
going potty. (i always forget during the day)
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:04 am
hugs
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:04 am
blogging
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:05 am
walking through a corn maze
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:05 am
remembering to put on deodorant
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:06 am
playing in the rain
tam // November 18, 2008 at 1:07 am
dusting
Zachary // November 18, 2008 at 1:27 am
God
really, don’t let whatever is going on in your life get in the way of God. I wish i could just put my heart in this comment, I hate when words can’t explain what i want to get across.
kristiapplesauce // November 18, 2008 at 3:14 am
loving people.
Leigh Barlow // November 18, 2008 at 4:27 am
… happiness.
The most important thing.
Amy // November 18, 2008 at 6:30 am
solitude
Jeff M. Miller // November 18, 2008 at 9:35 am
bacon is meat candy
Dan Underwood // November 18, 2008 at 10:03 am
being with people important to you
Louise // November 18, 2008 at 11:01 am
@ tam - dusting? You have GOT to be kidding me.
Theresa // November 18, 2008 at 11:41 am
Worship.
mandythompson // November 18, 2008 at 11:45 am
Louise:
She is!
Jeff: WHY are we still talking about bacon?!
jon mark // November 18, 2008 at 1:11 pm
children (just went home for lunch with molly…had to take time for that!!!)
Jeff M. Miller // November 19, 2008 at 12:55 am
Sorry. My inner child couldn’t resist.
mandythompson // November 19, 2008 at 7:53 am
You know, I can understand something like “beef jerky” - since it is more on the side of meat candy… But bacon? It’s just… bacon.
You guys and your inner children are crazy. You make me laugh, but you’re crazy!
Thanks for playin’ along.
JM: Is Molly your daughter… or wife? I’m thinking she’s your daughter. But,
if she’s your wife! 
Rachel Rowell // November 21, 2008 at 1:56 am
Living.
Sometimes it happens If we’re not careful.
Bran Muffin // November 21, 2008 at 2:03 am
taking care of myself.
An Ode to Bacon | Consuming Worship // November 21, 2008 at 8:01 am
[...] Friday, and time for some fun. Recently, I let out my inner juvenile in the comments over at Mandy Thompson’s blog. You see, I have this thing about bacon. I think nearly any food item can be made better with [...]
alece // November 21, 2008 at 3:31 pm
don’t let life get in the way of truly living.