I'm not sure if hubby is ready to go back to the 'real world' today, but I am. I can only 'not do anything but read and crochet' for so long. I don't think I would do good in a retirement setting... unless I got to do the things I like to do... just saying. Getaways like this always make me grateful for a job to go back to.
We had a fairly quiet day yesterday (imagine that).... and did go down to the Wild Women Saloon and Grill for lunch. I couldn't decide on a sandwich so a turkey avocado sandwich on parmesea sourdough melt was recommended. Oh my goodness - it was so big and so good. I could only eat half of it - hubby ate the other half for his dinner last night. That was about the extent of our leaving the place yesterday. We did walk around the empty shops again. And yes, they were still empty. But at least we got a little exercise.
Today is my little sister's birthday and I did get an ecard sent to her this morning via email and text'd her as well. I will try calling her after I get home. Not that she would care if I did or not.. yeah, I'm on her list again. But I ignore that and do what I always do; pray for her and wish her blessed day. At least she responded 'thank you'. LOL
This morning wil be spent packing things up and loading up the car to head out by 10AM. If not before. I'm so ready to get home and truly relax in my own little world. I even know where stores are that I can go shopping! I do need to pick up a couple skeins of yarn (imagine that!) to finish up a Christmas project. And my granddaughter has mentioned there are websites I can go to that will show me how to make things for Christmas. So you may get a new beanie for Christmas or a scarf this year. I told you I am cutting way back on shopping. I want to prepare wisely for Christmas and give gifts that can be used.
If you know of anyone who could use a 5'6" freezer, I have a friend who is selling it for $400. Also a Maytag dryer for $300. Just throwing it out there.
Can't wait to get back to the gym tomorrow and exercising. I did wall planks last night - lol - don't want to lose the biceps I've gained! No training sessions this week; I cancelled them all - afterall, I am on vacation. But my body is wanting to be worked out so hopefully I will follow through and get my butt over there.
And I'll be so glad to have real light that I can see to read better. It's really been hard, and I dont' think it is just me. I turned the flashlight on my phone a couple times this morning - it was hard to make out some of the words. But, with that as well, I did read my Bible and am reminded of God's faithfulness to us when we are obedient to Him.
Matthew 6:24 (NIV): "No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one or love the other, or you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
We all know people who focus only on how much money they have or how much money they make or how much they can buy with what they have.... little do they realize that even that can easily be taken away from them.
We have known nothing... had nothing but food on the table and a roof over our head... but God always provided for us and what need we had. Even when we had to find another place to live, God provided what we needed for the time we needed it. We've never had much money; many times none at all. Burger King was a treat many times. I look back on those times and know that it is only by God's grace that we made it through those times. I know why we had those difficult times, and I cna't 'live there'... but must leave it in the past. But God has continued to watch over us and bless us and provide for our every need.
Yes, I consider a trip like this frivilous... and I've already told hubby I want to shorten it by at least a day or even two. He isn't in agremenet, and since he saves to do it, I suppose I ought to leave it alone. But he gets me off by ourselves... and then there is not much to do. I've already complained about why so won't go there again. But, a getaway is nice... but sometimes just 2-3 days is enough. For me, anyway. I'd be happy with getting a day off someplace by myself just to mediate and spend that time with God and have no talking or TV or distractions.
God must come first. Did you know that God is a jealous God? He is! He must come first; for he doesn't like to share our devotion with anyone or anything else. That's why the commandment 'there shall be no other gods before Me." That means NONE. Nothing that we put ahead of Him - whether it be bible study, ministry, food, TV, children, grandchildren...........nothing must come before Him. Yes, He wants us to enjoy those things; they are there for our pleasure. BUT, God must be first in our life. Sometimes I will admit that is hard... we see something we want and go get it. (yes, I'm guilty of that too). The problem is, we (I) don't stop and ask Him "Is this something I should buy? Should I wait?" Sometimes He wants to GIVE us something rather than us PAY for it. We just get to be so impatient and want everything.
How about we try it for a day or so.... stop and ask God if you should do such and such. Or if you should buy such and such. Some things ae unnecessary, of course, but the big things... do we really NEED that >>>>> or would one of lessor value work just fine.... I'm thinking of my car. The dealership where I purchased it in 2019 is STILL contacting me via email, text, and phone calls, wanting me to trade in my 2017 car. I love my little car.... it's the perfect size for me now. I don't want to trade it in. Besides, it's paid for. I dont' need a newer car. Besides, God provided this one for me and helped me pay it off. Why would I trade a perfectly good car in for something I would have to deal with payments again on? I like not having a car payment! I like being out of debt. I like having a little extra that 1) we can do trips like this and 2) I can help others as God leads me to help them. Sometimes I can fix or buy a meal and take over to them. Sometimes it is just sending them a little money because God has prompted me to do so. He has been so good to us, I'm happy to give away as He leads me.
With God, I have everything I need. I just need to be listening more to Him and less to my 'wants'. He is more faithful than anyone or anything. What He provides, always is enough. What are you holding on to that you have managed to put before God? Choose wisely.
Blessings!
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