Thought perhaps I should try to do 'catch up' on the many different topics I have put on here the past month or so. Things change as time goes by and I change as well. Hopefully, for the better.
I 'retired' a little over two weeks ago. Today I went back to the office for a pre-Thanksgiving lunch with a department I worked with. I enjoyed so much getting to see everyone, laughing with them and just enjoying being with friends. It was a good time. Then I stopped by the building I had worked at and got to visit my co-worker, Jill, and the other executives and other friends. It was a nice visit. It made me feel good to be told I was 'missed'.
As for our dilemna we have been praying and fasting over - still not sure how that is going to end. I had a talk a week ago with the person causing me so much pain and was able to communicate what I felt. I was told what I felt was not what was meant. We discussed it and after 1 1/2 hours I felt much better about clearing the air between us. Still don't agree with his concept of things, but he understands why I stand up for what I believe to be right. I did tell him we would probably be leaving, for which it made him sad. Interestingly enough, Tom told me this past week that he doesn't feel it is time for him to leave. He feels that he has not accomplished what God wanted him there for. Ok, I can go along with that. It is interesting how the atmosphere around this one person has changed since he and I talked. He has told me that it has been impressed on him by God that I am to do certain things - and he is to take his hands off. Last night he showed me and another person scripture in Ezekiel about the watchman - and he feels that has become my role and he needs to listen to what I (and another person) say. I told Tom that I will continue to go there with him, but if I choose, I may also go elsewhere as well. He agrees. Other than that, it is entirely up to God what we are to do.
I made an offer to help with worship at church as it hasn't been very inspiring lately. Wow, did I get a long letter from the worship leader on that one! He gave me all his credentials and abilities, etc. My thought was, if you have all that, why are you not using them? I had no idea of what he says he can do, of what his experience is. I haven't seen any of that yet. But, I have stepped back on this - he is the one needing to prove himself. He is a good man and I am sure he just needs to be more bold in bringing us into worship. Time will tell, I guess. Worship is important to me. If I don't get it, I have to find it elsewhere.
My little sister FINALLY went back to the ER Monday, after I begged her. She has a cantaloupe on her hip, she says, and a hematoma from her waist down to her knee. She is going to the doctor today to have the staples removed and is to call me after. She had more cat scans and MRIs while at the ER. Her hand is still swollen, but is still told just sprained. She still has trouble with remembering some things but it will settle down in time. I appreciate the prayers for her behalf.
Next week my Princess Bethany is coming to stay with me and I plan to put her to work going through my craft closet. I have so much 'stuff' and I need to decide what to keep, what to give away and just what to do with it. I also want to get started on going through my Christmas things I've collected over the years. Same thing - time to sort through and either keep or give away.
We will be heading up to Prescott Valley today for the funeral of a dear friend. Evelina Kuhns attended Mountain Valley Church of God in Prescott Valley and she passed away this past week after a long, long illness. She will be missed.
Tomorrow night my son and daughter-in-law are taking us to the Don Williams concert here in Phoenix. I love Don Williams so Ralph got tickets for my birthday last August for me. What a great gift!
I guess that is about all that is going on in my life right now. The one thing that stays consistent is my quiet time with God. First thing each morning I go into my room for time with God. Tom will get up shortly after and bring me coffee and water, and there I sit and read and write until I am 'done'. I have to have my quiet time to start my day or it just doesn't come together for me.
How about you? Are you taking time for God before you begin your busy schedule? The holidays are coming and it won't get any easier. I encourage you to find even five minutes that you can be quiet and focus upon Him. You won't regret it.
Blessings!
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