when I get cold, I want to hunker (snuggle) down and go back to sleep. Fortunately, and unfortunately - that is what happened this morning. I woke up at 3:30AM - mind would not shut off. I finally got up and came in here. I curled up in my chair with warm housecoat on, blanket over me, pillow at my head. I got started on my reading and finished it. I snuggled down deeper in the chair and blanket - and I did doze off. I don't know how long I slept, but trust me, it was needed We went to bed about 10:30PM last night and I was tired! So here is now 6:30AM and I'm trying to get my head wrapped around here - what shall I write about?
Work wasn't bad yesterday; had a few meetings to schedule, but nothing 'bad'. Figured out what I was going to do with the powerpoint for the board meeting. Stopped and fixed myself a bowl of soup for lunch and (sigh) sat down at the table with hubby to eat it. Managed to get through the rest of the afternoon with work and then off to the gym for my training - core last night. Back home it was about time to head to church for our group bible study on Revelation. They are asking if we wanted to continue - in a couple weeks they will ask us to move from church to a home for the bible studies. We said 'yes', we'd like to continue. Our 'leaders' were out last night so will see what their plans are when we meet again next week.
Our granddaughter ended up staying an extra day at the hospital but surely will be discharged today. Where she is going, I have no idea. I have offered for her to come here so she can rest. My daughter has offered for her to go there and she can rest. We both think she is going to go home because her ex-boyfriend is pushing on her to get away from us and to the apartment where he can be in control - and his mother as well, I'm sure. He is on my 'not nice' list. You don't go to the hospital and badger a woman after she gives birth! It still makes me angry, but I have to step back; she won't listen to me, and I can't let it get to me. Regardless, the daughter and son-in-law went to this granddaughter's apartment yesterday and cleaned it up - emptied the cat litter box, etc., did the dishes, picked up things, mopped the floor, etc. We are pretty sure she will go there. I was joking last night on how could I use the 'guilt trip' to get her to come here.... I'm kidding! I can't make anyone do anything. I just want my granddaughter and great-granddaughter taken care of and her be able to rest and be taken care of.... and who does it best but grandma? Plus, I don't want her left 'alone' with the ex and his mother... sigh... I got to get over it.
On to a different topic! But I did get the bed cleaned off in here - yes, all the boxes are on the floor next to the bed on this side - but hey - they are off the bed! Which also means that if I need to take a nap, I can lay down on the bed and really take a nap, right? I really do need a second cup of coffee this morning.
And I really do need to do the pick up, look at it, if it isn't being used, get rid of it thing. All I do is look at it and lay it back down, usually in another place so that at another time, I can pick it up, think about getting rid of it, and lay it back down again. No wonder things are so cluttered around here! And with Christmas coming, I am getting boxes and things scattered everywhere too. Got to sort this stuff out and see where I am. Grandchildren and great grandchildren will get only one or two gifts. But my children... sorry, I'm going to do what I want to do. And I'll leave it at that. BUT, I am also going to be wise.
Just happened to think.... I need to start writing down books I want and list them at some point, and then those that know I love to read can choose from them to get me for Christmas. Right? AND they can usually go to Thriftbooks.com and get them used, good condition, for between $4-$8. Sometimes more, depending on what the book is and how 'new' it is. In fact, I buy a lot of my books from Thriftbooks. I don't like them marked in and it has only happened twice in the years I have been buying from them. I notify them how bad it is written in and they refund my money. New is always good, as well, but I'm all for more books, less money. LOL
The landscapers are here - they cut our hedges this morning. They are 'stupid'. Ok, I probably shouldn't say that. But, they cut our neighbor's (who is attached to our house) hedges down to the top of the fence line. They cut ours about 6 inches ABOVE the fence line - and the hedges are side by side. Well, it looks like it goes from 6" down to about 3" above, while our neighbor's is pretty straight across.
Galatians 6:6 (NKJV): Let him who is taught the word share in all good things with him who teaches.
I think some people take that scripture the wrong way. In reality, in my opinion, all it means is that those of us who are taught the Word of God, should share our food, our finances, our 'things' with those (ministers/teachers) who take the time to study and prepare and teach the Word. I can remember hearing from one minister that when he was (literally) handed a church to lead, the church did not want to pay him a salary. They said he should just preach the word without pay. He pursued it, and actually demanded a salary. Now, they gave in, but what has always bothered me, is that his salary 'demand' was for $51,000/year! For a beginning minister (in my opinion), that is pretty steep. Especially since the church was less than 50 members. We attended the church for awhile and he made us 'associate pastors' and we plugged in to help lead, etc. He even let us preach a couple times. But I guess you could say I screwed all that up - I did lead communion a few times, and this one time when I prayed, I didn't specifically say 'In Jesus' Name'.... and he actually called me out on it after church. His SIL was not a Christian and he wanted him to hear 'In Jesus' Name' about everything. I was puzzled about it, even called Pastor Steve, my mentor, and talked with him about it. It really was no biggie, in my opinion (or his). I often say 'in Your holy name' or 'in the name of Your Son, Jesus', etc. I don't think about what I'm going to say, I just say it. Well, as my 'punishment', he would no longer allow me to preach nor lead communion. Then he started commenting on my facial expressions, and criticizing me. I finally told hubby 'enough!' I was not going back - so we resigned. I don't think he has spoken to us since. And, as a matter of fact, the church ended up dissolving as all the money was gone and attendance had dropped to less than 20 people, I think, and most were the pastor's relatives.
Ok - I guess you didn't need to read all that, but as I typed out the scripture, that is what came to mind. Yes, church attenders should tithe to God, and out of that comes the church's expenses and the pastor's salary. But I don't believe a pastor should demand a high salary so that he could live according to his normal lifestyle. Yes, I get 'paid' when I speak at these RV parks, but I don't do it for the money. I do it because I love Jesus and I love to share Him with others. I would do it for nothing, if I was asked to. For me, it's not about the money. But, then, I am still working and have a salary, so speaking about Jesus doesn't cost me anything but time. And it is something I love to do.
Uh oh - I'm out of time and I got to get off here. See, I got to rambling again! Hope you have an amazing day!
Blessings!
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