I was surprised how quickly I got a response back after I sent the email yesterday morning that I was declining to speak 'motherly advice' to other mothers, and instead speak to grandparents. The comment I got back was "Love it! And you are still speaking in to a child - a grandchild!' So I guess that means I get to share my thoughts and my granddaughter's letter. I got it out of my treasure box yesterday and re-read it again. I am so proud of this young woman. She is such a good mom (she did have a good example to follow!) and I can still remember when I was told how she gave her life to Jesus. She will always have that special place in my heart. As I re-read her note to me, I still had tears form in my eyes. Her words touch my heart. So now I have two weeks to prepare! At least there isn't much I need to do; share how I took the grandchildren to church and the letter.
We love our trainer. I know I've told you that many times. We've had dinner with him a few times and love just spending time with him. He's like one of our grandsons that we'd like to spoil! Last night, as we were ending up my training session, he got a text that his next client was wanting to move his appointment to this morning. That meant I was the last one yesterday. We both discussed how we had thawed chicken at home. Finally I asked if he wanted to go out to eat with us - which he readily accepted. He says I remind him of his grandmother, so I guess thinking of him as my grandson is appropriate. LOL I called hubby when I was finished and we all met up at Coco's for a meal. It was a fun time. Coco's is not the fastest service, for sure. They only had one waiter. Two cooks. And I think one of the cooks was also the one who cleared tables. When we arrived there were six other people in the restaurant eating. Then there was just us. By the time we left, two others came in. That's how busy they were. If you are in no hurry for your food and want to talk, this is the place to go! LOL And, being Wednesday, we got free pie. :-) We all left full. But we had great conversation and enjoyed our time with him. I chatted with his mother after I got home. She's nice too. She lives in Wyoming, where he is from. It's going to be tough when our trainer moves to Chicago in two weeks.
He's already assigned me and hubby to other trainers. Hubby has a male trainer, I have a female. I have talked with Morgan, my trainer, numerous times and we have a good relationship. She had actually asked Trayden (our trainer) if she could have me. :-) Hubby went with Jason. I joke with Trayden that Morgan probably won't let me whine like I do with him. He laughs. She's going to make me hurt, I'm sure. Morgan and I will need to talk to determine a time for me to workout as she already has someone when I have been going. We will probably discuss what my goals are. Trayden said he has already passed all my papers over to her, including my former goals. Lose weight; gain strength; get toned. That's basically it. I don't need bulging muscles. I just want to wear my pre-Covid clothes comfortably.
I Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV): Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
We oftentimes think of I Corinthians as the book that contains the 'chapter of love' - chapter 13. And it is true. But there is so much more that is in it! Paul emphasizes in the above scripture that we may be saved by grace, but makes it clear that as Christians we are to live our lives in a way that glorifies and honors God.
That means it doesn't matter if we are eating or drinking - or whatever we do - are we doing it that brings glory to our Heavenly Father? I am sure that sounds strange - what does our eating or drinking have to do with our walk with Jesus? Well, back in these times, food was being offered to idols and some were arguing over whether or not that meat should be eaten by Christians. It was all new to them and Paul was trying to tell them it doesn't matter. But in this particular case, I think it was more they wouldn't eat at home, but then gorge themselves with the food and not leave for others. And then they drank a lot of wine because the water wasn't the best (so I hear). They would 'over drink'. Adm Paul was saying, don't pig out on food, and don't overdrink! Whatever you have, do it to glorify our Father in heaven. Don't be a pig! Ok, that's my version.
In fact, all that we do is to bring glory to our Father in heaven. Don't you agree? Our words reflect who Jesus is to us. Our behavior reflects who we believe Jesus is. When we accept Him as Lord, and He is our All in All, should all we do - eat and drink - and say - bring glory and honor to His name?
Yeah, sometimes I fail in that department, for my emotions get ahead of my mind some times. But I am learning to hold things in check and not respond in kind when I am being slandered. Oh yes, I want to threaten a lawsuit for being slandered; I want to respond to hateful things said... but God tells me to shut my mouth; keep my fingers off that keyboard, and allow Him to deal with the situation. He will repay those who slander and hurt His children.
Yesterday was an extremely busy day at work and it was also Administrative Professional Day. I got a huge bouquet of flowers from two of my bosses, a $20 gift card for Amazon from another, not even an acknowledgement of the 4th one I support. My male boss, after I thanked him for the flowers, texted me 'Happy administrative professionals day' and I came back with he needs to say it numerous times because he was giving me a lot of work yesterday! And he did. I think he said it about six times! LOL It was a crazy day and I didn't get everything done so need to start on it first thing this morning.
I am somewhat fearful of the next 8 weeks as I will be covering all those doctors for my friend. But I keep praying that God will help me not be busy with my people so that when they ask, I can help them quickly. And with that, I need to get off here and get busy. It's another day!
Have a wonderful day - and stay focused on Jesus. He truly is the only way!
Blessings!
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