I actually feel somewhat normal today. Granted, my reference point for “normal” is probably a bit different from other folks but dang if I don’t feel “my” normal. It feels good. I even took time to appreciate and give thanks for a gorgeous sunrise this morning. I was sitting there reading scripture when the room started taking on this reddish pinkish tone and when I looked out the dining room window this is what I was met with. Isn’t that amazing?
Erin has her email up and running finally which means we are able to stay in consistent touch with one another now. That makes a world of difference in my sphere of being. The other three are doing well. Perry has finally adjusted to his new position at work and is managing to balance school and woman without killing himself in the process. The girls are adjusting to school and Zoe has decided to become a member of the church and Kelsey begins her membership classes today. Bob is working like a fiend, as usual, and is now prayerfully considering taking on another task at church. One he is feeling led to and that he thinks may actually be enjoyable. I, on the other hand, am just trying to do well with what I already have on my plate. When and if God directs me to something else I know He will provide what I need to do it. In the meantime…….I’m coasting.
The stock market and economy news yesterday was a bit unsettling. Makes me glad we are doing the frugal/tightwad budget at the moment. LOL I am SO glad we don’t carry a lot of debt. I feel for the people who do and are being affected by all these events lately. I read one report yesterday that said house values could drop as much as 30%. That is a serious ouch. Still, I am grateful that our homes value would still be more than what we owe. We have been pretty diligent about paying extra on the principle and now I’m feeling the benefits of that greatly. Just our not trying to keep up with the Jones’s in general has been a blessing. At times we squawked and whined about not doing or having like everyone else but as a result we do have a bit more breathing room if the days ahead become even harsher for our economy. God is good….all the time.
The temperatures have started to go back down. Praise God. I know I have no right to complain about heat given my dear daughter is in the “big sand box” as she likes to call it, battling 110-120 degree days. So, I won’t complain here. I will just express my gratitude for the cooler days ahead. The hills are even showing a hint of wanting to start changing colors. Autumn….my favorite season. I’m even looking forward to the delivery of our firewood for the season and for the labor of stacking it. There is something about stacking wood that is so satisfying and centering. And then nothing compares to that first fire of the season lit in the stove. Kelsey is already dreaming of getting the pie irons out for pudgy pies.
You know what, it isn’t “normal” I feel today…..it’s full. I have so many blessings in my life….my cup indeed overflows. Praise God.
Erin has her email up and running finally which means we are able to stay in consistent touch with one another now. That makes a world of difference in my sphere of being. The other three are doing well. Perry has finally adjusted to his new position at work and is managing to balance school and woman without killing himself in the process. The girls are adjusting to school and Zoe has decided to become a member of the church and Kelsey begins her membership classes today. Bob is working like a fiend, as usual, and is now prayerfully considering taking on another task at church. One he is feeling led to and that he thinks may actually be enjoyable. I, on the other hand, am just trying to do well with what I already have on my plate. When and if God directs me to something else I know He will provide what I need to do it. In the meantime…….I’m coasting.
The stock market and economy news yesterday was a bit unsettling. Makes me glad we are doing the frugal/tightwad budget at the moment. LOL I am SO glad we don’t carry a lot of debt. I feel for the people who do and are being affected by all these events lately. I read one report yesterday that said house values could drop as much as 30%. That is a serious ouch. Still, I am grateful that our homes value would still be more than what we owe. We have been pretty diligent about paying extra on the principle and now I’m feeling the benefits of that greatly. Just our not trying to keep up with the Jones’s in general has been a blessing. At times we squawked and whined about not doing or having like everyone else but as a result we do have a bit more breathing room if the days ahead become even harsher for our economy. God is good….all the time.
The temperatures have started to go back down. Praise God. I know I have no right to complain about heat given my dear daughter is in the “big sand box” as she likes to call it, battling 110-120 degree days. So, I won’t complain here. I will just express my gratitude for the cooler days ahead. The hills are even showing a hint of wanting to start changing colors. Autumn….my favorite season. I’m even looking forward to the delivery of our firewood for the season and for the labor of stacking it. There is something about stacking wood that is so satisfying and centering. And then nothing compares to that first fire of the season lit in the stove. Kelsey is already dreaming of getting the pie irons out for pudgy pies.
You know what, it isn’t “normal” I feel today…..it’s full. I have so many blessings in my life….my cup indeed overflows. Praise God.
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