I "read" the book (if you could call it that) some years ago - silently. To myself. When I could easily scan over the words without really thinking about them.
Not so with reading aloud. Reading aloud forces me to slow
down and listen every single word. No rushing through it. It also makes for
great discussion with Mimi. And even though she is only 7 years old, she has (of her own
volition, mind you) started her own commonplace book. Yes, I know that
she is a little young for keeping, according to CM standards, but I am
encouraged by her willingness to start her own keeping. So keep she
will. :)
(Since I was doing very little keeping last year until I decided to begin keeping again,
I feel as if I "missed" so many things during those readings. So I am planning on re-reading the first part of the book).
There are so many wonderful thoughts in this book; I could easily fill my commonplace to the brim! :)
Here is what I wrote in my commonplace from last week's reading..
"For to tell you the truth, I love Him, because I was by Him eased of my burden.."
Which reminds me of Psalm 55:22, "Cast your burden on the Lord,
And He shall sustain you."
Sharing with Dawn.
And Celeste.
