On November 3 I posted about things being quiet. Today I came home in tears.
I don't know what it is about this season at work but I get so overwhelmed. I came home and got on my knees. I asked the Lord if He was trying to teach me to be one of those people who don't get bothered by a lot of things coming at them all at once. Because I don't seem to be learning that lesson. I still get so overwhelmed.
I cried for a while, then Chuck came home and he listened while I told him everything that went on today. Then I made some tea, ate some chocolate 😌 and began to feel a little better. Whew, tomorrow is a brand new day! I'm thankful the Lord's mercies are new every morning!
Our big Thanksgiving Outreach is just three days away. We're praying for a lot of people to experience His presence for the very first time, or in a new way.
We'll have our family Thanksgiving on Sunday afternoon. Sharaya and Ally will come over, Sharaya will make her amazing mashed potatoes, and we'll try to video chat with Diana and Peter. Then I'm hoping we can go look at lights or go see a movie. I really want to do some Christmasy things this year. Now that the girls are grown, we just don't do them like we used to.
Beth's CT scan is on Wednesday. She'll still be able to go bowling - they're having a big Thanksgiving party that day - then instead of her coming home on the bus, I'll leave work early to go pick her up. Thankfully this doctor is very close to where she bowls. Maybe we'll even do a little Christmas shopping!
I put out a few Christmas decorations on Friday. I've wanted to decorate for a while and finally thought, 'Why not?' I just love to sit and look at the lights.
On Saturday Chuck and I ran errands - he needed new shoes, filled his car up with gas, we did a little shopping (we have 4 birthdays in December!) ... then we stopped for coffee and watched the ferry come in.
I'm going to close this and sit in my recliner for a while before I head off to bed. I pray you have a blessed week and a very happy Thanksgiving!
3 comments:
This is a stressful season, Cindy, and you've got a lot on your plate, being drawn back into work unexpectedly and then concerns about Beth. Breathe deeply, cry when you need to (releases toxins!), and remember, no one will care if something goes slightly awry or isn't on the table, so long as you are together and sharing the love and joy. In fact, if it IS remembered, it will probably be with fondness and humor (or at least that's what's happened with our biggest holiday snafus!)
I am so sorry you were feeling so stressed. You are right that each day is a new start. Taking time out to do Christmassy things sounds wonderful! Hugs!
Praying for you as I type that you'll be comforted and encouraged by the Lord. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
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