Yesterday was a really busy day at work and at 3 minutes until 4PM I did shut off my computer and took off. A great-grandson's birthday party was happening at 4PM in the park near a granddaughter's apartment. Hubby gave his excuses and didn't go. I really didn't want him to. It was outside, and I knew he would get hot and cranky. I should have prepared myself better. I did wear a hat. Wish I had thought to grab an umbrella out of the car to shield us from the sun. It didn't take long to get to the park and only a few people were there. Got to see a couple other great-grands and two were playing and one in the stroller. Then others arrived as well. It.was.so.hot. and the sun was all around us; practically no shade at all.... and when I checked the thermostat in the car when I left, it was 111 degrees. Many people canceled on the party. But we had pizza and sodas and water. I did overheat at one point, getting extremely dizzy to where I was grabbing cold bottles of water and placing on my neck, on my head, on my face - and drinking cold water as well. I had forgotten that feeling, as I have had it before. After we had eaten and they had gotten the cake (which I declined, although it was chocolate), I made my leave. I sat in my car for a few minutes with the air running full blast so that my body could cool down. Last night as I laid in bed, my thoughts turned to the great grandchildren and wondered if they had gotten through the heat ok.
After I got home, hubby wanted to watch movies (of course). Sigh. What would he do without the TV or his phone? I finally said ok - and we watched not one, but two movies last night before heading to bed. It was later than usual so we slept until nearly 6AM this morning - totally unusual for us - and I still mark my extra asleep up to the overheating yesterday afternoon. I encouraged my granddaughter to find another place for the party next year - one INside and cooler! She agreed!
Today we have a surprise birthday party to go to but we don't need to be there until between 11-11:30AM. I still have time to just chill in here for a bit more, before jumping in the shower and getting ready. Hubby actually came in and asked if I was going to cook breakfast. My answer was no. He has breakfast burritos I buy for him so he said he'd eat one of those. He really does expect me to cook for him either on a Saturday or a Sunday morning. If it wasn't for the birthday party today, I would be getting ready to head to Needles of Hope - but won't be going this month. Location changed to where it is in the area of where we used to live - lot more driving time - so don't want to be rushing to spend a short time there and then rushing back home to go to the party.
Still haven't made a decision about church yet. At least hubby hasn't spoken to me about his decision. Of course I will go with whatever he decides. Gotta keep him happy. He does like having Sunday mornings at home, even if we do watch it on the computer. I am liking the thought of going on Saturday evenings and watching what we want on Sunday mornings - which would include Jentezen Franklin/Free Chapel. There are a lot of great pastors out there that I enjoy listening to. I know Sunday afternoons will now be taken up with football.
I seem to be doing it again. I am getting a stack of books here beside my chair that I tell myself I will read a little in each morning.... but now there is too many of them I want to read! Sure do wish I had more time in here that I could curl up with a book for as long as I want. Maybe during football season I can come in here occasionally and read. Sigh. There is just something about hubby being afraid to be alone. Can't put my finger on it, other than his fear he will die and no one will be near him. I am sure what will happen if I tell him I'm going to come in here to read. He will put on the headset so that he can hear, but will mute it for me, so that I can stay in the same room with him and he isn't alone. It's cooler back here, and my chair is more comfortable. But, it keeps him happy I'm near him and he can see what I'm doing. Maybe I'll bake cookies instead!! And heat up the kitchen! So glad we got ceiling fans in the front room and the dining area - it definitely has made a difference!
Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV): The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
In thinking about this proverb this morning, I am also thinking about yesterday afternoon when I was feeling somewhat lightheaded and dizzy from the heat. I was calling on the name of the Lord to help me stay focused. I was watching the baby in the stroller; the others were either at the playground or had left to pick up the cake at the apartment. I was alone with the baby when that feeling came upon me. I just started talking to God and asking Him to help me stay alert and focused. I put water bottles against my neck and head to help me. I didn't dare stand up. It lasted for - to me - several minutes before I could get it back together. They weren't gone but maybe ten minutes at most, and I was fine when they came back. But I knew I had to leave and get cooled down. They all headed to the apartment after eating cake, I think. I headed home. Didn't tell anyone - no need to. God took care of me cause I called on His name to help me. And He did.
And that's what our Lord does for us. When we need Him, and call on His name, He is ready and willing to come to our rescue. Just like our verse recently that I posted....
2 Corinthians 8:3 But if any person loves God, that person is known by God.
Don't be afraid to call out to Him in your time of need. He is listening for you. You may have to suffer the consequences of your actions, but He will be with you through it all.
Blessings!
