I don't really want to write part of this post because I know my struggles are small compared to others, but at the same time, I did say this would be a place to find out what's going on with us and things for which you could pray.
This morning I was overwhelmed. I haven't felt great for the last few days. It's not anything serious, just enough to make you wish for quiet and rest. Of course, that hasn't happened. On top of that, I have guests coming over to our house on Thursday for a Bible study (at a time when cleaning has slipped far, far down on my To Do list), Naomi has a birthday in a week for which I need to begin to plan for her cupcakes, cake and have yet to make her BIG present, plus Naomi has not been sleeping well for several days leaving her ornery and unable to handle even the smallest things. While I anticipated all that, there is more. On our way home for church on Sunday, we were rear-ended. The girls and I appear to be fine but the bumper on the car is going to need to be repaired and I need to get an estimate for the gentleman who hit us. AND.... my limited part time job at the church (typically 3-4 hours a week) has required more time recently as the church is in the middle of a huge overhaul to their management system. I found out at noon today that they had a deadline for which they needed my research and input.
I had already scheduled out the planned events so that I would hopefully not get too stressed by them which meant I just needed to work in all the new issues as well.
Sitting here tonight, I am still feeling sick but I am less overwhelmed. Partially because I planned my work and have begun to work my plan, but even more so because of other events from today. First, I carved out several small periods of time when I could sit at the piano to play. Not only do I find playing piano very relaxing (despite my inadequacies) but I also chose to play some beloved hymns and as I played, the words ran through my mind, comforting and calming my soul. Also through our church family, I have received referrals for two different auto body shops and am working out details for help to and from the shop should they need to keep it (which I anticipate). Then, Naomi had THE BEST bedtime since Drew has left. I know that doesn't mean all future bedtimes will go so smoothly, but tonight was good and I'll take it. Last but most certainly not least, I set aside some time to read from God's Word and have begun to memorize a Bible verse- all thanks to my Bible study group.
Today was hard. There is much that needs to be done and only one me. Still I sit here tonight with a stack of work in front of me and I am at peace because:
we have a good, solid home that not only meets our needs but meets our wishes for comfort as well.
The accident, though a hassle, could have been far worse.
The car is still driving and we have Drew's car if and when mine is in the shop.
I have a job that works with the current demands of my life and allows me to have a little something that is separate from wife, mother and homemaker.
We have two beautiful, precious, loving children who, yes, are challenging and humbling but also bring great joy to our lives.
I am a part of a Church family, and a Bible study with a wonderful group of ladies, who support, encourage and stretch me.
And finally, I have a Heavenly Father who is faithful and will not forsake those who love Him and obey His commandments.
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