October 16, 2008

• Chin's Up!

  I want to thank all you gals that gave me a word of encouragement.  My dear friend Cheryl Long called me today and wondered how it was going.  

  Its amazing what a few words can do.  Does that mean I am shallow?  I suppose I am but I'd rather think that my friends are deep.  There really are time my love tank feels empty.

  Well, today, I can say that my chin is up!  All three of them, in fact.    I still felt like I ran circles around myself backwards but I wasn't blue.  PTL  I am sure that alot of it is just hormones and maybe "baby blues" as I've hardly ever had a bluesy day since we moved here from Guatemala.  (I sure had lots of them before--I think I was suffering from the lack of fellowship, btw.)

  I think its like Peter walking on the water.  As long as he stayed focussed on what was important, he succeeded.  I keep having to remind myself to keep focussed.  Believe me, its really hard to do when something or someone (usually several someones) are vying for my attention.  Sometimes quite loudly to say the least. 

  Today I was trying to help Lavina with History or Science when Melisa clamours for my attention....she's in the "throes" of substances.  (I think she's ready to throw it too.) You know; how many atoms are in a molecule or vise versa and how many whatevers are in a spec of iron or magnesium or salt or, or, or, or.....WHATEVER!!!!!  I don't understand it, folks and I am the Teacher.  Or am I?  I am not sure what happened next, but I did have to tell Melisa she'd have to wait because I wanted to follow through with Lavina first.  

   I marvel at the ability of some folks being able to switch tracks and keep their trains all headed the right direction!  As for me, I usually end up derailing and staying that way. 

  Anyway, today went pretty good even though I didn't get everything done I wanted to...there's always tomorrow and if there isn't it won't matter anymore.

  Kendra Lily took the younger ones to Ladysmith for awhile this afternoon while Kaitlyn napped.  I didn't get a nap because when I made my cup of tea and prepared to relax a little, I got 3 or 4 customers....then the baby woke up. 

  I was still frying the hamburger for the casserole when the others got home so they got to help with supper making.  Everyone is in a good mood.  The supper was yummy and I got a lot of compliments.  What more could I want?  I am blessed.

  So life goes on.  A couple of you mentioned that you couldn't imagine juggling the care of a baby on top of your already full life.   You know, a year and a half  ago, I wouldn't have either, but I certainly consider it a privilege.  Not too many my age even gets the chance.     We are so thankful that God decided to send her our way!

  Well, on that note, I'm out of here.  God bless you richly.

   

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