Just being quiet

 That's what I have been wanting this morning.  Quiet.  No special reason.  But of course it is Thursday and the landscapers are here going at it - so no quiet.  But I continued to sit in my chair and had my eyes closed.  I just opened them and realized that it is 6:40AM and I haven't written in here yet.  And I know of one person who MIGHT miss it.... if I paused for today, but as I just read his blog - and saw two days worth (I am pretty sure I checked it yesterday morning and nothing new was there!) and now I'm wanting to take time to pray some more.  And I will.  Of course I have already prayed for my children, but this one requires extra prayer today. :-)  Cause I love him.  Hope he is feeling better soon.  I do have antiseptic cream if he wants to use it.... just saying.... doctor prescribed.... 

I have a skin tag (I really, truly, hate those!) on my body in a location that I have obviously pulled/scratched it and whenever anything rubs against it, it's like someone has lit a match and touched it. Yesterday I put cream on it and a bandaid and it felt better.  I took the bandaid off last night - but looks like I may need to put one on again today.  Ouch! 

I had some things I wanted to share earlier, but at this moment, and with little time to write in here, I'm drawing a blank. What's up with that? Me, who always finds something to write about, am drawing a blank?  Due to lack of time, of course.

I am really liking this book titled Liking Jesus  by Craig Groeschel.  I was able to read a couple chapters in it last night before bed and thus far it is mostly about the time we spend on social media. Some of it is comical, the way he puts it.  But, because I know hubby is on his phone constantly (and remember, I mentioned it to him the other night - after all, he had read the book before me!) I have ordered another book to send to my little sister for her birthday next month.  Think she will be offended?  I am pretty sure she spends a LOT of time on social media.... based on all the reels she sends me - I bet I got 10 yesterday if I stopped to count!  And that's just in my messages - not checking messenger!  Yes, I also have sent reels to others, not saying I don't do that.  But I do try not to overload them.  Most of what is sent to me I don't even open.  Consider rolling my eyes and seeing something is there to watch - watching it.  From my children, or someone who rarely sends anything, that would be different.  But frequently, naw, that is too much.

Yesterday was a fairly quiet day.  I did sit at my computer all day, and did some work, but no pressure at all going on.  My male boss asked if he could call me yesterday - and we chatted a bit.  Interesting conversation.  And during the night, I remembered he sent me something to take care of for the board that he took away from me.  I'm going to email him this morning that either I need to do them both, or he needs to remember to send this information to the person he gave MY board to!   He did tell me some goings on within the department/company and asked me not to share.  So I can't even share here.  But if it happens, it may very well increase my workload - or he will need to get a new admin.  Enough said.

And - sorry this is so short and it's my fault this morning.  But I needed to just sit and be still for a bit - but I took longer in that mode than I meant to.  I think we all need to do that once in a while.  Sit back. Close your eyes. (No, not to sleep) and Be Still.

Psalm 46:10  Be still and know that I am God.

My favorite verse.  Or one of them.  But in the stillness of the moment, reflect on who He is.  Worship Him. Praise Him. Love Him. Be in awe of Him.  He is worth it.

Blessings!

My eyes are frustrating me some....

 Before I had my cataract surgery, I could see close up (nearsightedness) pretty easily.  Distance I always had to wear my glasses.  I did have to wear reading glasses occasionally when I read, depending on the type or lighting around me.  It is frustrating now that I have to wear my reading glasses for nearly everything up close!  And my distance is great without glasses.  As a matter of fact, when I put my regular glasses on - they are basically useless for it blurs everything.  I know the doctor said that after a month they will look at my prescription and I would need new glasses.  I don't want to wear glasses all the time.  They annoy me.  They are heavy on my nose. But I do need to see, so guess I'll do what I need to do.  I mean, I can see 'things' in my normal range, but to read, I definitely need my readers on!  What is funny is that I could never wear my readers for computer work.  It just didn't work.  But now, I wear my readers for working and the computer is so much clearer.  I knew and wasn't expecting that my eyesight would be perfect after this surgery.  But I thought it would be like it was before - only more clear.  Alas... I feel like my vision has 'flipped'.  I liked it better the other way.

Yesterday was a quiet day at work - only a couple meetings I had to work on.  I was able to walk away from the computer and make three pies and fix something in the crock pot for dinner.  My boss said I could take off at 3PM (she was taking off at 2:30PM to learn how to play pickleball.) Her friend had changed her backyard basketball court to a pickleball court - can you even imagine having your very own 'court' in the backyard??!!   So at 3PM I walked away from the computer and just checked it periodically until about 5 until 4PM, then I just shut it down.  

But the hour was nice.  I went out side and sat alone in the front courtyard and crochet'd... enjoying the beautiful cool weather and the quiet.  Until I went in to turn off the computer.  Then hubby discovered I was outside and not at the computer, so when I came back out, he followed me.  We sat outside for perhaps another hour before coming back in the house.  And, of course the TV came on.

Had to stop and put the eggs ole' in the oven.  I left the under the cabinet light on (as I have to go back and adjust the temperature shortly) and hubby asked me if I was finished; I had left the light on.  Really?  Am I not an adult.  I don't believe him, I have never noticed it in the three years I have been using those lights... but he said 'they get hot' so we need to turn them off.  Whatever.  It's the little things he overreacts on and tries to control that irritate the heck out of me.  And that is my fault - that I let him get under my skin.  Roll it off, girl, roll it off.  Once it's done, I'll call and see if Ms. Diane is up and will take it over to her and wish her Happy Birthday.  

Philippians 4:8-9 (NKJV):  "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you."  

Yesterday, Jesus was beaten, whipped, and crucified.  Today, His body lays in the grave.  But tomorrow - Sunday is coming!  Jesus will arise from the grave, defeating satan, defeating death.  How I wish you all knew Him and understood how great His love is for you!  That He would give up His life - that we might live with Him in eternity!

So many people want to discuss the 'end times', what is going to happen in the future - whenever that may be.  They go pre-milennial, (sp) post, etc - and I.Don't.Care.  May I tell you why I don't care about all these discussions?

Because Jesus died for me - I will be living with Him in eternity - and what happens around me, has nothing to do with what He has done IN me.  I choose Jesus.  My 'job' is to make sure I am right with Him when He calls me Home.  It doesn't matter if I die in an accident; fall and break my neck; a bomb explode over me.  It doesn't matter.  Pain will happen if I'm attacked.  But my Jesus will prevail and will not allow me to endure anything that He has not ordained.  He loves me with an immeasurable love.

And He loves you.  He is patiently waiting for you to allow Him to help you live a life that has meaning and peace.  We are the sheep of His pasture.  He knows your name.  Do you hear Him calling you?  Run to Him!  He has so much more for you than you can ever imagine.  He loves you.  I pray this Easter will come alive with meaning for you, that you will accept His love.

Blessings!