When hubby and I came out of our respective morning places, I suggested we go to The Boyer Bakery, which is just down the street, and grab breakfast. He quickly agreed (and he even paid for it!) He got a scorched caramel macchiato. And a blueberry bagel with pimento cheese on it. I ended up with a mocha with an almond croissant. All was good - but the croissant was almost too much for me. And the mocha - way too sweet for me to handle. I drank half, then later that morning I heated the rest up - took two swallows and dumped the rest. But it was nice to get out and try this new place. A little pricey, but we wouldn't know if we didn't go.
We sat out side for a little bit and just talked, then I got the urge to go 'thrifting'. And that's when it started. I came in and was sitting on the couch reading something on facebook when he just had to say something like 'aren't you going thrifting?' It left me with the impression of 'get going so that I can turn on the TV'. Yeah, it did. I told him that he was rushing me out of the door so that the TV could be turned on - and it escalated a bit from there and I grabbed my keys and walked out the door. He then text'd me and apologized and said that it wasn't true he was rushing me out. And yes, he did turn on the TV. He apologized and asked forgiveness for what it seemed. I stayed out and went to a thrift store (didn't see anything I wanted to buy (they did have a grandfather clock for $100 and although I wanted it bad, I have no place to put it). I then went to Ross and bought a couple things, and then to Savers, and bought some books. I was just in a stroll through mood.
Stopped and picked up a couple combo meals from Leo's Island BBQ and came home. We ate dinner and I sat down and finished one book - and completely read through another last night! I've gotten 10 books down on my 50 goal. Hubby actually left the TV off last night. The TV will probably be on this afternoon - no biggie. Or we both may just take a nap. Nothing really on the agenda. Might get some more reading done if the TV is left off. He may ask to watch a movie - and that is ok - I can sit and crochet. I'm wanting to start working on quilts again.... not sure if my hands/fingers can handle it now as they sometimes will cramp up. But I do have my sewing machine and it would be much faster. But I have this thing about someone looking over my shoulder while I do it. sigh. I know, 'get over it'. I have he material; and my batting got delivered by Amazon this morning. I love Amazon. I don't have to leave my chair to do my shopping. And its sometimes delivered the next day.
My daughter goes in for her surgery on Wednesday. I asked if I could bring a dish or two over for them while she is recovering. LOL She didn't hesitate to say 'garbage'! So I will make a dish of garbage and take over probably on Thursday or Friday, as she will sleep once she is back home - and it sounds like - without any complications - they will do the surgery in the morning and send home in the evening. Definitely am in prayer for her and for the doctors doing the surgery!
Didn't get cookies made yesterday - totally forgot. Hopefully will remember today to bake them. I did get my message for next Sunday typed out. It's in draft form so will be working on it this week. What's it about? It's about Hope. And our Hope is Jesus.
Psalm 18:2 (NLT): "I love you, Lord; You are my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety."
Who would you say the Lord is to you? Is He your Friend? Is He your Savior? Is His name only one you roll your eyes at whenever is is mentioned? Who is God to you? Who is Jesus to you?
How could one not love the Lord with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind, as we are encouraged to do? Do you not realize that the very hair on your head is numbered by Him? He is the One who keeps you. He is the One who answers prayers. Granted, the answers may not be the one we want to hear or see, but our God can see so far in the future - and we cannot. We only see what is in front of us and know our wants and we want it now. But God doesn't work that way. He does what is best for us. He loves you and loves me so much that He won't always give us what we ask for - or what we want. He gives us Himself, and that should be enough.
Have a blessed day.
Blessings!
