And with the realization that Jailbreak is next Tuesday (have to work Monday as I have to approve the timecards for payroll), I have other things that I must get done before I go. One good thing is that my one boss is going on PTO this Wednesday and she won't be back until May 4th. No work from her, but will have stuff from the other, I'm sure. Working on a big Colorado meeting for him right now. I must get it completed this week, that's the biggie. I have other things to do as well, just didn't feel I could think them through yesterday- so took a nap instead. I can't believe how much I am sleeping - deep sleep at that - but I know that sleep is best for me rather than trying to push through. I told my boss yesterday that I wasn't feeling well but was going to try and work. She gave me permission to lay down whenever I felt I needed to. And I did. I'm hoping to get past that today, but if not, my bed is ready and waiting for me in here. The advantage of the office being in this bedroom.
I awoke at 3:30AM this morning and told myself I had a half hour yet before the fitbit alarm went off. Well, I slept through the 4AM, 4:30AM buzz... but finally woke to the 5AM buzz. Why am I needing all this sleep? I was surprised I slept much last night as I slept much during the day - but was in bed around 8PM as usual. Obviously my body needs rest to heal. I am reminded that animals, when they are sick, know to lay down and rest so that their body can heal. We humans aren't always that smart; we try to keep working and doing things and it delays us getting better. I'm sure I have gotten plenty of rest so I must be on the mend, right?!
Thank you Tylenol and coffee! My headache is finally fading! My sneezing has stopped, and other than coughing and a sore throat; congestion in the chest some, I think I'm on the mend. Thank You, Jesus. I appreciate any prayers offered on my behalf, and ask they continue so that I can get totally over this. Yes, I am rambling this morning...
Today, as I look as my prayer topic, it is for 'Pure Vision'. That doesn't just mean for eyes to see, but for the eyes of the mind to see clearly that one's life is a testimony to others of the goodness of God. How we live is our legacy we pass on to our children. I learned about leaving a legacy to our children, grandchildren, several years ago in a confernce. It really made an impact on me. At that time I only had three or four grandchildren, but I loved them dearly (and I still do!) as I do all the others. But leaving them a legacy of good memories of my life means a lot to me. I'm not perfect by any means. I've made a lot of mistakes. But I love my children and my grandchildren (and now the greats!) with a love that only one with the same can have. How I wish I could have more time with them!
I'm so grateful one granddaughter will make the journey with her daughter around Christmas so that we can make memories of baking cookies. Even though we did them after Christmas this year - which was good in that all the hustle and bustle of Christmas was over - it is a treasured memory in my heart. And my grandsons will still come over to bake cookies. Distance prevents some, I get that. But I miss having my grandchildren around so that we can make memories. I wish I had made some of these memories with my own children. I am hoping that my children will form these memories with their own grandchildren. Only then will they understand the love between them. It's their legacy, their testimony, they pass on.
God has blessed me immensely with all my children and grandchildren - and great grandchildren! And I am grateful. What is it the Bible says about children? They are the arrows in our quiver? Hmmm, may have to see if I can find that scripture. Ah... I found something...
Psalm 127:4 (NKJV): "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth."
Psalm 127:4 (MSG): "Don't you see that children are God's best gift? the fruit of the womb his greatest legacy? Like a warrior's fistful of arrows are the children of a vigorous youth. O how blessed are you parents, with your quivers full of children! Your enemies don't stand a chance against you; you'll sweep them right off your doorstep."
I kind of like the MSG one, don't you?
Hoping to make a trip south in either May or June to visit a granddaughter and take a great-granddaughter her birthday gifts. Need to pay for this last trip north first and then get past Jailbreak, get past hubby's next aneurysm surgery on May 16th (yes, it finally got scheduled), and then I can focus on other things. August will be our anniversary getaway to the mountains of Star Valley to an Airbnb we have rented for a week. That's already paid for so all we have to do is pack and drive there.
And, I think I'm done for today. Need to work on my new study I'm doing with my little sister. Today is day two, since I didn't do it yesterday. It's a great study for personal revival. The Lord knows I need to get myself re-ignited again. Life sometimes beats one up so badly that we lose our fire. I want the Revival Fire back.
Have an awesome day!
Blessings!
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