I had to travel last week for work and it really got me out of sync. Instead of church and a time to rest on Sunday, I was in meetings from 10 a.m. until 5:45 p.m. Each day was filled with meetings and by Tuesday night I was ready to be home. I received an email from my online Bible study leader asking how I was doing. I told her how out of sorts I was and she asked how she could pray for me. My reply was for safe travels and rest.
After another meeting on Wednesday morning, we left Jacksonville, FL at 10:45 a.m. That would put us in Atlanta after 4:00 p.m. on a weekday. Atlanta's rush hour runs from about 4 - 7 each weeknight and there is no rushing involved. It's mostly creeping. We were estimating an arrival home between 6 and 7 that evening. Guess what time we arrived? 5:30 p.m.!!! Our prayers were answered and we never had to slow down in Atlanta. Safe travels - check!
I arrived home to find that my 8 year old had not slept well the night before. We were in bed at 8:30 p.m., sleeping about 10 hours. Rest - check!
Psalm 37:4-5 Delight yourself also in The Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to The Lord, a Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Snow from Heaven
This was a week for unusual weather in the South. Last Sunday afternoon was sunny and comfortable in the 50s. Monday brought cold, Tuesday brought snow, Wednesday brought snow/sleet, and Thursday brought even more snow. On Thursday morning we had over 5 inches of snow. For something that happens only once or twice a decade, we had to get busy. There were snowmen to build, sleds to ride and snow cream to make.
Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
So glad God sent us 'snow from heaven' to water the earth to help our plants grow. I believe spring is just around the corner!
Isaiah 55:10-11 For as the rain comes down, and the snow from heaven, And do not return there, But water the earth, And make it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower And bread to the eater, So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; It shall not return to Me void, But it shall accomplish what I please, And it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it.
So glad God sent us 'snow from heaven' to water the earth to help our plants grow. I believe spring is just around the corner!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
A Long Day
Last Wednesday was a long day. I knew it would be since I was to be on the road a total of at least 5 hours with a 6 hour board meeting thrown in the mix. Because the drive went through Atlanta, I had to cushion the travel time by a couple hours. I left the house at 5:45 a.m. and arrived home at 6:45 p.m. The drive was uneventful, the meeting was successful, but the day was not yet done with me.
I went to pick up my 8 year old and found her in the bed with a fever. Uh oh! I wasn't expecting that. Back home, she put on pjs and went back to bed. The thermometer across her forehead read 103 and she was complaining of her legs hurting. My first thought was the flu. No, no, no!
She woke up a few times and I gave her some Tylenol during the night. Overall she slept well, but I didn't. I sent up lots of prayers for healing and protection.
Like 4:38b-39a But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her.
The next morning her fever was not so bad. We visited the doctor and received the best news - it was not the flu. She did have a sinus infection. That night I slept very well after a really, really long day.
I went to pick up my 8 year old and found her in the bed with a fever. Uh oh! I wasn't expecting that. Back home, she put on pjs and went back to bed. The thermometer across her forehead read 103 and she was complaining of her legs hurting. My first thought was the flu. No, no, no!
She woke up a few times and I gave her some Tylenol during the night. Overall she slept well, but I didn't. I sent up lots of prayers for healing and protection.
Like 4:38b-39a But Simon’s wife’s mother was sick with a high fever, and they made request of Him concerning her. So He stood over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her.
The next morning her fever was not so bad. We visited the doctor and received the best news - it was not the flu. She did have a sinus infection. That night I slept very well after a really, really long day.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Snow Days
What a bizarre week. Tuesday's sudden snow/ice brought Atlanta to a standstill. Thankfully I was already at home curled up in a chair. The next 2 days were some of the most productive I've had in a while. I did laundry, cleaned the house then started sorting stuff from the cedar chest and linen closet. It was relaxing, unrushed and gave me a feeling of accomplishment. The 'I'm bored' child didn't even dampen my desire to work. Those kinds of days seem so rare to me.
I was also coming from a very successful visit to my general practitioner. Because of my recent gluten and milk free diet, my cholesterol dropped from 192 to 138. I was amazed and pleased that my doctor was happy with the changes. He told me to keep up the good work.
Going back to work on Friday was tough, especially when I discovered I had caused a programming problem a couple weeks before. I've thought about it a lot and I have an idea on how I can solve it when I return on Monday. So I'm at least a little hopeful.
Saturday turned out to be a great day because I got to spend it alone with my 13 year old. I sorted through stuff in his room while he took apart a nerf gun and an old DVD player - just to see what was there. It's times like that when kids will actual talk to you, always a good thing.
As this week is coming to an end, I am very thankful for my unexpected time at home and the way things worked out for a very special week.
II Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
I was also coming from a very successful visit to my general practitioner. Because of my recent gluten and milk free diet, my cholesterol dropped from 192 to 138. I was amazed and pleased that my doctor was happy with the changes. He told me to keep up the good work.
Going back to work on Friday was tough, especially when I discovered I had caused a programming problem a couple weeks before. I've thought about it a lot and I have an idea on how I can solve it when I return on Monday. So I'm at least a little hopeful.
Saturday turned out to be a great day because I got to spend it alone with my 13 year old. I sorted through stuff in his room while he took apart a nerf gun and an old DVD player - just to see what was there. It's times like that when kids will actual talk to you, always a good thing.
As this week is coming to an end, I am very thankful for my unexpected time at home and the way things worked out for a very special week.
II Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work.
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