Sigh. I don't think hubby has ANYthing going on today, which will mean he will be home all day. He will sit at his computer most of the morning, changing scenery to the kitchen table with his phone if he fixes himself breakfast. Then maybe back to the computer for awhile. Then he will have lunch; sit with his phone, then the TV will come on. Best move I ever made was buying the wireless headsets for the TV - he can watch/sleep/listen and I don't hear a thing. I don't even know the TV is on unless I walk by that hallway and see it on. And that's ok.
I had my last training session for the week last night - and I just wasn't feeling it - but he kept pushing me. Besides shaking legs, my biceps/tricepts felt like they were swollen. I had to do... squats, lunges, leg press, hamstring press, another leg press machine..... I begged off one of the machines.... and then we did 3 different tricep exercises and 2 bicep - 4 sets of 15 reps each! But I did manage to walk out of the gym on wobbling legs. No more trainer until next Wednesday, assuming I will be back from my Jailbreak Getaway in time. He's heading to Chicago with his girlfriend for the weekend so he will be gone until next Wednesday as well. Good timing on my part - or his part, I guess. I'm hoping hubby and I can get over to the gym maybe Friday and get a quick workout in ... still would like to go three times a week instead of just two - but it is what it is. Laziness sets in. I got home and sat down... didn't want to move. Finally hubby fixed himself a sandwich for dinner and I fixed myself some leftover roast beef. That was dinner. He survived and so did I.
My boss is back from Colorado so today may be a bit more busy than it has been. And the other is gearing up for a cruise next week so he will be sending things to get done before he leaves. Oh joy. At least it keeps me busy. I have already completed the first of the month reports I need to submit - got those out of the way. Now I need to focus on getting meeting series on the calendars for next year. Always some busy work to do.
Two more days before I get to have lunch with my oldest son - looking forward to it. He suggested a restaurant that I haven't been to before, but I know he has, and he has found them favorable with the food. I agreed with that restaurant and am looking forward to seeing him and spending time with him. And anyone else who should happen to come with him - if they do. Love hanging out with family.
Hosea 6:3 "He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth."
We don't see much of rain out here, but have you ever paused to look at the sky when it is forming rainclouds? You watch the white clouds turn grey, then a darker gray (is it grey or gray?) Sometimes it cools the temperature enough that you want to go sit outside and enjoy that respite of coolness....with one eye on the clouds themselves. Oh that we will enjoy the fullness of Him as we sit there!
Sometimes there are sprinkles as a warning the rain is coming. A drop here... a drop there.... and out here it then usually stops.... but elsewhere, it may all of a sudden become a downpour. I wonder if some people appreciate the rain? Of course the areas that have become flooded have not, when they expect flooding, I'm sure the rain bursting from heaven brings fear. But when it is a soft steady rain, does that bring a bit of peace to your soul?
There have been many times out here that we actually PRAY for rain to happen. Everything is dry; especially this year all my plants have died - even the new cactus plants I spent a large sum on died and I had to throw them away. Now mind you, I actually blame hubby for that. He refuses to 'allow' me to water the plants (so I do sometimes when he is at one of his breakfasts)... he will water the plants, but on HIS schedule.... I tell him at least every other day, give the plants SOME WATER!! He will eventually water the plants and soak them.... instead of maybe soaking once a week and then lightly watering ... no, let's soak every time - which could be once every week - and he gets after me that we need new plants (in other words, I need to go buy more plants). I bought the cactus for the back because they don't need much water. The neighbor told him not to overwater them, about every other week water them - so he went three weeks, I think.... and of course the cactus died. He's pushing for me to buy more plants - and right now, I'm not going to. I'll wait until it gets cooler and will buy something to put in the pots. It's MY fault they die, you know.... cause he does water them... ugh. I have gotten off topic.
Why is it that some times we will pray for rain, sitting outside and watching clouds, feeling the coolness of the air - but as soon as it starts to rain steadily.... what do we do? We take off to run for cover! But what if we stood up, opened our arms up to heaven and thank God for sending the rain in answer to prayers made? What if we embraced the pleasure He is sending us with the rain? The cloud cover, the coolness of the air, the rain. I love to walk in the rain; I don't care if I get wet. I don't usually get an opportunity to do so, but I remember as a child of playing in the rain.
Mama's house has a runoff down the side of the house when it rained... and the kids loved to run and slide through it down the yard. I have a photo of them playing in it somewhere - unless one of the children have already laid claim to it. I still have several photos to give to them... but I think at this point I will make the choices on who gets which one. At least I got rid of several photos when they came over one time. I still have photos printed. Why? Because if they stay on the phone - or even get downloaded to the computer - who would ever see them? I just haven't put in albums. I gave all my creative memory papers, bag, scissors, etc. to my granddaughter who does create these beautiful albums a few years back. Maybe that is what I ought to do - start over and do it again. If I had spare time, I guess. I do need to re-evaluate what I do with my 'free' time.
Here is a challenge - and a prayer for you - the next time it rains. Go stand or sit outside and let it rain on you. (without the thundering and lightening) Stand beneath the pouring heavens and open your arms wide and turn your face heavenward. And then pray this prayer...
"Lord, let it rain. And when it does, give me the courage to stand under the heavens with my arms outstretched to Your work. Cause me to be willing to go where You take me, even if the path is uncomfortable or unfamiliar. Tear down any manmade obstacles that keep me from seeing You fully. Open my heart to receive any thing that draws me closer to You. Let me be drenched by Your Spirit. Please forgive me for running back to the familiar comforts that take me away from you. Send rain, Lord, I'm waiting, and watching, drench me in You. Amen"
Be open and waiting and willing.... and see what God will do in you.
Blessings!
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