And I'm ready. Since the house host didn't have a manual to show what to do with trash, linens, etc., I text'd him last night and asked. No individual trash pickup (house is still in a development area) so he sent me a map of where to drop it off at. Gigi's Pizza trash bin or something like that. I may not go hunting for it and put the bag in the car and take it with us. As for linens and towels, he said just leave and the cleaning people will take care of it. Ok, fine. Why can't I leave the trash? I am sure the others have. But I can't cause I asked. Maybe.
Dinner last night was DQ chicken strips and turtle pecan blizzard (for me). We couldn't believe that this DQ opens at 7:00am AND they also serve breakfast! Including biscuits and sausage gravy for $2.99. We have cereal and milk so will be eating that for breakfast, but plan to stop at Three Bears Cafe on the way out for lunch. We are to be out at 11a, but (I'm hoping) we may get out by 10-ish and just head home. I'm ready to be home.
I'm running out of things to talk about since we don't do anything. Ms. Vicky text'd me last night that I had an order delivered to her house via UPS. People just can't read numbers on the wall! Not a biggie, but I'm going to notify Amazon or the Vendor it was delivered incorrectly. In fact, I may cancel the subscription order because of it; it's convenient to be delivered, but not necessary. Besides, I'm trying to cut back on my spending. Today, anyway. :-)
I did the dishes last night and packed up most of my suitcase. It won't take long for me to be ready to leave. Mainly need to pack up my books I have here in the 'front room'. Not sure where hubby is with his packing.... he always waits - which is no big deal. We'll go through the 'did you get all your cords' and things that we go through before we leave. LOL
The weather here has been fabulous. It was supposed to rain all week, but did not rain the entire time we have been here! Other than the rain and hail (which did chip my car in a few places) we ran into outside of Payson on the way in, no rain at all. We've enjoyed sitting out and watching the clouds, reading, crocheting, and just being quiet. That's the best part of the trip; and hubby didn't complain about being hot! HaHa. I have THAT to look forward to when we get back in the city!
Hubby just got up and asked why I have two bowls out with the cereal. Breakfast? "But aren't we going to Three Bears for breakfast?" Looks like we are. I can put the bowls back, pack up the cereal and milk, and take with us. Not a big deal. The plus is, he will be ready to leave after we do our quiet time rather than dragging it out until 11a. He said he just needs to pack his books and put shoes on. That means he is way ahead of me; I'm still in my jammies - but it is only 5:44a!
But the plus for me is I finally slept all night; only waking one time when I felt/heard hubby getting up for his walk down the hall. I drank very little water last night so didn't get that urge. I finally got a good night's sleep, which is good. We both were surprised about the bed... it has a foam top so we thought neither of us would sleep well as ours is harder at home. But last night we sure did! I do have a dull headache but again, think it is my retainer being pulled on and off my teeth. Annoying.
Only to sit and think of God, Oh what a joy it is! To think the thought, to breathe the Name - Earth has no higher bliss." Frederick W. Faber
It has been a good week, in that respect. I have truly enjoyed sitting out on the porch in the cool of the day and either reading, (started and finished the book The Power of Short Prayers by Jentezen Franklin) or just sitting, looking at the clouds, and talking with God. It has been peaceful and quiet most of the time. I have loved no TV on, although hubby still watches and listens to things on his phone and I can hear it through his hearing aids. I think his hearing is getting worse, even with the hearing aids. I am constantly having to repeat myself it seems. But the quiet times have been really nice, sitting outside. I have missed my quiet time in the mornings when I am alone in the room with the door shut and he only interrupts to bring my coffee in. After that, I have the time to myself and God.
When was the last time you spent some time just sitting back and thinking about (and thanking) God and all that you have is a gift from Him? Everything we have, even our children, are a gift from God. Our children are on loan to us. They belong to Him. Just as we do. Grateful that we always have a Father in heaven.
Hubby asked me yesterday if I journal in my computer... and if so, what do I write in a book? This IS sort of a journal, is it not? I generally tell all my stories in here. But I write IN a journal my prayers, if I am not speaking them out loud to God. Sometimes I just want to remain quiet and therefore write them out. I have journals for several things. One, I take to church and write notes in from the sermons. Another I take to the doctor offices to get Tom's information down (and now have started writing down mine), I use a journal to write down notes from classes I take. I just about take notes about everything.
Since I started this first again this morning, I need to jump off and do some reading. Tomorrow I will be back in sync where I do this last - mainly because I have to get on the computer to finish it with work. I don't think I would enjoy retirement so much.... it's boring.
It's Sunday! If you don't go personally to church, listen to a good one on You Tube. I always will recommend Jentezen Franklin at Free Chapel or John Petri at Reclaim Church. We will watch our services when we get home as I will probably be driving at that time.
Have an amazing day!
Blessings!
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