Our Last Monday

Before the Israelites arrived in the Promised Land, they spent decades wandering the desert. That’s where God cared for His people so much He provided manna in the morning and quail at night. (Exodus 16:12) But God only provided food six days of the week. Moses said, “Six days you shall gather it, but on the seventh day, which is a Sabbath, there will be none” (Exodus 16:26, ESV). And, “This is what the LORD has commanded: ‘Tomorrow is a day of solemn rest, a holy Sabbath to the LORD … ’” (Exodus 16:23a).

Yesterday was a day of blissful rest.  We went to a friends to watch football.   We took a pizza.  My friend sent us home with enough pulled pork for 3 sandwiches!

Even last night I slept great.   But I sure am grouchy today.  Still fighting this site throat going on 3 weeks now.

But my thoughts this morning are on two things.  How God has always provided for me and how quickly time marches on, making me want to relish in gratitude this morning.  Even as we are counting down the days, we are still aware just how much grace in our lives we have received. 

So, even when I am grouchy.  I have to laugh because I know I need to reign in my inner 5 year old, when things don't go my way.  After all, I did not get bronchitis or even a sinus infection. 

When I read this post I paste above, I had to knock on wood mentally, because while I assume we will have good health the next 3 months (with more rest, relaxation, less stress, less eating out) I certainly could be wrong.  So it is with God's will, we have good health.  And my wish is for any of you who read this to also have good health.

We drove by our old neighborhood yesterday, our favorite neighbors had some mail for us that had not been forwarded.  We got to catch up with them real quick.  We just love these people to bits.  Then we lounged at home and talked about our plans this week.  We decided after dinner wed night we will do the bulk of our room pack up.  Which leaves me time to sleep in Friday, since Thursday is my last day at work. 

What are your plans for this week?

Forgive

Colossians 3:13
13  Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Sure is easier to figure out someone elses issues - like deciding they need to forgive.  Hahaha.  But harder when I look at my own quandary.  But forgiving is actually better for ourselves too.  Not to is like drinking poison and expecting someone else to get sick.  I see a lot of people around who need to forgive, so I am going to work on that myself.  Couple of people have disappointed me lately but I cannot control people, places, situations. 

Another person who (actually 2) who have voiced such feelings to me I wanted to say "it is not always about you".  So, maybe that is where I can start!  The other thing I pointed out is look at the positives.  One person is grieving a breakdown about family - this person going through a really hard time right now.  But she had 4 people who dropped everything to be there for her and she was focused on the ones that were missing. 

Great workout last night and coffee with friends.  To bed early, allergies affecting me - sore throat.  Slept great - thank goodness the stompers were quiet last night as were the people directly across the hall.  DH had dental procedure yesterday, so he needed the rest also.

I really do need to do a little drifting.  Just enough to put on my own oxygen mask.  Just in time for a few friends I have in my life who I still love, but I just find lacking.  I will drift quietly, not burn the bridge in huge dramatic fashion as of bygone life. 

Maybe it has nothing to do with me, or everything.  I don't need to figure it out.

Pain

Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am in distress.  Tears blur my eyes.  My body and soul
are withering away"
     ---Psalm 31:9

Just back from girls' weekend.   It was nice.  Lots of history there.  2 girls I have known since kindergarten and 2 since 3rd grade.

After back to city, went to help Aunt.  Uncle not doing well.  Aunt had some issues with her house.  Her sister also there.  Aunt really tired and worried.  Glad to be of service to her.  But by the Grace of God go I...

Praying tonight

A Break Already?

My longest break from blogging so far.  Busy working on a project at work.  Finished and did annual HCA on mine and DH to get $50 x2 on cards for prescriptions.  Then did online CE for insurance license and got that renewed.  Paid one other license.  Now I am ready to go home. 

I enjoy reading blogs.  I read a blog called A Cup of Jo and she asks everyone what they learned in 2017.  I like the post and I like the comments.  Some of them were inspiring.  I had a bad day yesterday, had a sort of disagreement with someone I was helping out.  I understand this comes with the territory, but it is still hard.  Is not my battle to fight...it is hers.  I just clean my side of the street.  I answered Jo's question as follows, still somewhat full of my new year's vigor which was almost extinguished in one tense conversation.  I have to learn not to let these things interfere with my joy (my word of 2017).

What did you learn this year?  A Cup of Jo
I learned that we are all connected in humanity and we are all of nature and essentially looking for the same things...shelter, water, food, safety...  By reminding myself that first and foremost I am a creature of nature and some things can be explained by science (I get depressed when my body is troubled, bad news accumulates in me and causes problems, I have tides and waves, even if I am not perfect I am still loveable (and loved), I am still learning, I still want to learn.  The more I learn, the better off I am.  The more I learn, the more open I am and the more open I am, the better I can learn to love others.  The more I love others, the more I can receive love back.  The more love I am capable of, the happier I am.  The happier I am, the more of service I can be and the more of service I am, the more I reflect the love and grace God has shown me through his son, Jesus.  P.S.  it's not always about me.