I went to bed before 9PM last night - my usual early to bed due to getting up so early. I heard my phone ding as I was settling into the quiet mode, and as I keep my phone in the other room, didn't get up to check. I am sure that in any emergency I will receive a phone call. When I got up this morning, and woke up some, I checked my phone and yes, I had a good message. It was a good surprise. I had a text from my middle child that just said he wanted to say hi and I love you. Now those are the kind of messages that make my day better.
It's sorta like thinking of someone and dropping them a note vis 'snail mail' or sending a text or email, just to say, "hey, I was thinking of you....". I used to write a lot of notes - mainly to family - but over the years just quit. I rarely write a note anymore, but I have do have two people that have been sick that I have been trying to touch base ever couple of weeks to let them know I am praying for them and thinking of them. I like to think it makes their day.
And I got a surprise from hubby yesterday. Yep. Late afternoon he said he wanted to take me to dinner. Now mind you, I had a bowl of chili for lunch and I was not hungry at all, and told him I wasn't hungry and that if we went some where I could get a small salad or soup was all I wanted. When I got off work he told me that we didn't need to go out to eat if I wasn't hungry, that he would find something to eat. I offered to fix him something, but he said he'd find something. I mentioned there was a burrito bowl in the freezer and that's what he ended up eating. I did snack on cheese and saltine crackers. :-) That wasn't the surprise. What was the surprise was that he commented later that he would like for me to find the best cabin in Pine that I liked, and he would pay for it, and we could get it on the calendar for vacation. If you recall, I think I mentioned that I didn't want to make the reservation as it seems that when I do it, I end up paying for it. I know I don't have time today during work as I have a full schedule, but perhaps this evening I can look them up again and find something. I did find the one; perhaps it will still be available. Yes, I'll let him pay for it. He gets the vacation when we do that; I still get to get groceries and do the cooking. And that is ok - I do enjoy cooking - and I enjoy saving money by doing so.
We watched a good movie last night. He found it on Up Faith and Family, but I wonder if it would be on Netflix or another movie channel. It's called Extraordinary and it is a true story about a man who runs extreme marathons. Although I found it very interesting and was totally into the movie, I think hubby was snoring for about 20 minutes of it. The man's name was Dr. David Horton. And he felt that God had given him the talent to run. And run he did. The run that was highlighted was from Huntington Beach, CA to Central Park in New York - in 64 days. Great movie, and if you can find it, I would definitely recommend it. It's not a 'chick flick' or romance movie, but about real life.
Hubby went to the doctor yesterday as a follow-up from his surgery.... but I'm pretty sure he was confused about the date. His appointment was March 23, not February 23 - but since I wasn't there when it was scheduled, he said I was wrong. He went, and they told him that their computers were messing up appointments because February and March days fall the same. (I wonder if they were being kind or if that was true). Anyway, he couldn't be seen yesterday and they did scheduled him earlier - around March 9 I think, although his appointment was March 23. I know he had told me that doctor didn't want to see him until after he had the second surgery..... which won't be scheduled until possibly late March....or early April. But, I wasn't there, he makes his own appointments, so I just let it go. He is doing fine and has started driving again. Scary, but he won't listen to anyone who suggests he stop. I am sure that what he is afraid of is that he will be in a 'prison' (imagine that feeling - I know the feeling!) because not being able to go anywhere.
It makes one think about the older generation who are 'stuck' at home. They are fairly healthy so the kids don't check on them much. But they can't drive anymore. No more going out to dinner with friends. No more going to social events unless someone takes them. I get it. My heart breaks for them. I can't imagine their loneliness if they don't have things to do.
I'm grateful I love to read for then I can 'go anywhere'. I can imagine myself in alps running down the mountain; on a cruise ship sailing out to sea with perfect weather; running a marathon and being a winner.... all I have to do is pick up a book and I am there. Reading can take you anywhere, and when you don't read, you lose that imagination. And I have other activities too - baking/cooking, sewing, crocheting/knitting.... I have lots to keep me busy if I choose. If I ever get to quit work, I'll probably be doing a lot more of it - and walking/working out to strengthen my body. Some day.
I found a bag of gingersnap cookies in the freezer yesterday that I had made for a friend for Christmas - and she had gone on a trip so I didn't send them. I had to send her a message yesterday that I found them.... and was eating one of them. I really ought to bag up a half dozen and send to her - but we agreed we will meet up in Mesa in March sometime and I can bring her some then. I think by then though I may make them fresh so they would be nice and soft.
For Christmas from my middle child and his wife I received a small box that says on the outside "From God - For Women". I try to read one every day to start my day off. One side has a scripture; the other a note. Here is today's that I read -
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all". Proverbs 31:29. The other side reads: "In my heart, I'm holding you tight."
I love that. I love that I know that God is holding me tight all the time, especially when I'm hurting, when I'm weary, and even when I'm joyful. He is always with me, He never leaves me nor forsakes me.
And He is always with you, holding you tight. He does, really. Remember? He holds you in the palm of His hand. God loves you so much that He sent His One and Only Son to suffer and die for you. In your place, for all your sins. That is the greatest sacrifice. I can't imagine giving up one of my sons as a sacrifice for everyone else. But God, our Heavenly Father, did. Jesus. Jesus died, so that we can live.
Love doesn't get bettter than that.
Blessings!
