This morning I get to meet up with my favorite boss for breakfast and our 'admin meeting' as we call it. She has seen me through so much and walked my life journey with me, and I am so grateful. She encourages me, she gives me great wisdom, and is just my friend. I love her dearly and there isn't anything that I wouldn't do for her. And I feel she would do the same for me. She's that kind of friend. Looking forward to running away for a few hours from work.
Especially when, in skimming my work emails on my phone last night (how did I get 25 emails from work??!!) and saw that a contract I submitted yesterday had been cancelled, and I have to resubmit it. Guess what. It ain't happening this morning as I need to leave about 7:15AM to get to where I'm going. Ok, maybe I'll actually open up the email and see what it says other than 'cancelled and needs to be resubmitted'. I've got to 'get over' my frustration with these contracts and the way my less favorite boss sends to me. He's just doing his job, I get that, and I need to do mine. Without grumbling or complaining. sigh. It's easier to let him know how I don't like doing contracts than keep my mouth shut and just do it. I still have to do them, whether I like them or not.
My daughter goes in for her hysterectomy and tie up surgery today. She has been in so much pain and I am grateful they finally got her scheduled. It's at 11:30AM this morning and I'm already praying for the surgeons and for her to feel God's presence about her and be at peace. Praying all goes well and the wisdom God gives the surgeons will not allow them to miss anything they need to be aware of. I'm confident she will be ok. What blows my mind is they are like doing it outpatient - and will send her home tonight. Granted, they have advanced in the medical field since I had my hysterectomy back in 1985.... I was inpatient for 5 days! And they plan to send her home tonight! YIPES.
I asked her if I could bring over some food on towards the weekend and her first words were 'Garbage!' Made me laugh. I'll pick up what I need tomorrow and make it for her in the next few days. I also found a broccoli cheese soup recipe I want to try - and that is her favorite soup - next to my potato soup I think. Will see if I get it done. I know her hubby can fix her food too, and he will, but I want to do something for her.
I've always liked making favorite foods for my kids when they were not feeling well. I used to always make my oldest son chicken and noodles... and when he and his wife were both sick, I made a big pot of chicken and noodles.... and then I discovered that only he liked my chicken and noodles... no one else in the family did. And he has never asked for them again. I don't know that I have made them sense. But it does sound good. Maybe I'll make my own noodles and make some. Oh I am getting in my cooking mode - but alas, I still have 3 days of work to get through. Will see what happens over the weekend. A big bowl of chicken and noodles sure does sound good right now..... yeah....even this early in the morning.
Briefly touched base with my oldest son last night re his recent procedure and issues. Still concerned somewhat and it sounded like he didn't specifically ask about the issue itself because it was 'getting better'. It's his body; he's a man; I gotta let him do what he wants to do. But I was glad to hear he is better and getting meds adjusted for what he needs. And we all need to lose weight and eat better, so I can't find fault with him there either.
I heard my youngest had some fillings done on his teeth; and he didn't report in to mama. Imagine that. I guess he got through it ok. Much better than having all his teeth pulled like the VA was wanting to do. Enough said about that.
Psalm 97:10 (NIV): "Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for He guards the lives of His faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked."
What a good, good Father we have! Because I love Him, He keeps me in the palm of His hand and takes care of me. When things come against me, He helps me get through them. Not that all things are 'wicked' - and I'm thinking about having to do those contracts I don't want to do - but He helps me to either guess the right answer or He helps me fill in the correct information. He helps me, because I ask for His wisdom and help to get me through each task. Some days it is harder than others.
And He is waiting for you to ask Him as well; to help you over the hurdles that you may be facing now - or in the future. Our God is always ready and willing to be there with us - not just for us - but with us and will walk through any task, any journey that we have to go on. So, so grateful we have a God who loves us unconditionally and will be with us at all times.
Take sometime today and just thank Him for being in your life. He is always there, even when you don't feel Him. He's always waiting.... for you. He won't fix it for you without your permission; He won't help. You sometimes need to ask Him, and then wait to see His hand. Of course, there are times too that He will let you do it yourself. After a while, you will recognize those times. But for now, thank Him for always watching out for you and your family. He's worth it.
Blessings!
