An old graphic that I still love and may want to use again one day.
Well, it's very early on Sunday morning and I've been up for hours. The time change has already proven itself annoying. I do love early mornings, though, so I'm not complaining. I just know that right about the time we're sitting in church, I'm going to need a nap.
It's been a pretty quiet weekend for me, which is good because starting tomorrow, I will be busy and wishing for some downtime.
Do you ever have chunks of time when it seems that everything happens at once? I'm currently in one of those seasons.
Between family members who need help with medical issues, a MIL who is moving out of the retirement facility (and I'm in charge of the move), to social obligations, birthdays and let's not forget Thanksgiving and Christmas, I'm starting to feel a little overwhelmed already.
I know it will all work out - one event at a time - but I can't help but feel stressed over the amount of brainpower I will need for the next two months.
Do you get stressed when everything happens at once? Or are you a cool/calm person under pressure?
I know some people thrive under stress (and some kind of like it, I think), but I'm more of someone who likes everything spaced evenly and I like to tackle one thing before moving on to the next. You know...in a perfect world. 😅
But...anywhoooo... this past week I had my silly granddaughters, who thought it would be fun to put on bathing suits and play in the sprinkler on a gorgeous day with the temperature in the 60's. We were in the front yard where the sun was fully shining, so it was pretty warm, which is why I let them have their fun. There is nothing better than watching them run and play, laugh and giggle and just truly be kids. It fills my heart to spend days like this with them.
I baked bread and made a gift basket for our neighbors, who lost a pet this week. It was a sad day for them. We have 3 big dogs that live on our street and they are all friends. The day after Chloe' passed away, one of her "friends" was laying on her back porch, as if waiting for her to come out to play. I know she will be missed by all of us who got a visit from her, now and then.
I started a few challenges last week and have already failed at both of them. Then, with everything I've got coming up, I had the attitude of "who cares?" I have to pick my battles, if you will. Real life takes precedence over made up goals, even worthy ones. There's always next year!
I did accomplish getting all of my journal pages redistributed into one big writing notebook, which has been on my to-do list for a very long time. I have a few more steps to go, in order to purge even further, but I'm moving in the right direction, which feels satisfying.
Sometimes I have to stop and really wonder what I'm trying to accomplish with so many written pages, but writing is such a part of my life, that I wouldn't be "me" without it. It's just what I do. I'm trusting God to put it all together somehow.
I often read testimonies of other writers and doubt seems to be a common thread among all of them. Many writers (even those who have already published books) have doubts that they are worthy of calling themselves a writer. Well, as a self-published author of two books, I can tell you...I have doubts. But I won't bore you with those stories. 😌
I was talking with my oldest son recently and we agreed that being an "idea" person is interesting because your mind never stops coming up with ideas. The hard part is executing them!
Raise your hand if you're an "idea" person with a mind that never stops 🙋 I sympathize with you!
But enough randomness for one post. I'm off to conquer this day, which consists of church, lunch, a visit with my MIL to see if she's all packed for her move and then home to relax.
I hope your Sunday is filled with good things - especially worship.
In this crazy, busy world, the one thing we can count on is God and he is worthy of all the time and attention we can give.
So...
Until Next Time...
Blessings!
Good Sunday morning, my friend. I appreciate how you put into words exactly what I feel when I have many things on my calendar. I prefer things spaced out with many ordinary days in between! That is how my mind works, and how my heart prefers. I hope all goes well with your mother in law, and that you are home, snuggled in your spot soon. Have a lovely Sunday!
ReplyDeleteRaising my hand on the thought of too many ideas...always running, lol. Wishing you the best with your mil. Many hugs my friend.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty easy going and don't get stressed easily.
ReplyDeleteI believe the reason is I put my self in God's hands. Didn't always, but it sure has made a difference!! :)
I am like you in the fact that when everything happens at once, I get overwhelmed very easily. It's when I live by my daily check-off list, because I'm worried I'll forget something important. My lists usually have other lists, to make matters even more confusing! Your day with the grand girls sounds like so much fun. I love the pure innocence of children! This makes me miss my great nieces in Colorado. I loved every second that I was able to spend with them while I was in Colorado this fall. This is the only thing I have comparing to being a grandparent! Have a great day, my friend. Prayers that you get all the things accomplished today and that you're able to spend some quality time with Jesus in the process. I know you will!
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