Definitely this morning! Been awake/dozing since about 1AM and I am tired! I finally arose at 5AM just because I knew I needed to get up. Came in here and tried to read; hubby brought my coffee in shortly after, and I gave up reading and tried to sleep but could not... and now it's 6AM and I need to get this done and get my work computer on.
My phone just dinged to remind me I have a 1:45PM donate blood appointment this afternoon. I had it on Monday but changed it... will keep it today. I should be able to donate easily; I had liver and onions when we went out for dinner last night. They weren't that good; I can do them better, but I ate them.
As I briefly mentioned in yesterday's post, my doctor appointment went well. It's really different now than what I had for 30+ years or so with Dr. Phillips - the dad, not the son. Hubby goes to the son. The dad was always very thorough and would go through everything with me, and then I would have to go back two weeks later after my labs to go line by line down my blood tests. This doctor didn't even do an EKG, and I don't have to go back after my labs. I got my labs done in the same building; Sonora Quest has already text'd me there are posted, and my doctor said if anything is amiss, she will call me, but other than that, I can check 'my patient portal' and get the results of my blood test. She answered all my questions and I feel ok with what she checked. I don't have too do a lot of the tests; I'm 'too old'. Imagine that. But I also know if I feel I have any problems, I can easily get an appointment and get fitted in. I praise God that I am healthy and don't need to see a doctor frequently, even in my 'old age'. Once a year is fine with me!
I am going to contact my podiatrist yet... my deductible has been met for the year due to the cataract surgeries, so I may as well take advantage of it. My doctor visits haven't been costing me anything. A few years ago when I went for plantar facisitis, my podiatrist showed me via ultrasound that I had 'bone spurs' growing... well, they are now at the back of my heel and with shoes or without shoes, I feel them and it makes my heels sore. I don't know wha they can do about it; I don't know what he will tell me to make it feel better. It isn't 'bad' right now, but next year when I have to pay a deductible, you know it will hurt really bad! So am thinking I will go and just have him check and let me know what I need to do. I don't wear heels much anymore; that takes the pressure off, so I notice the pain whether I am barefoot or wearing flats or sandals. It's not a sharp pain, more of annoying constant pain.
My little sister notified me Wednesday that she had her right eye cataract removed; her left one was done yesterday and she goes back today for a checkup. Her husband had his done a few weeks ago. I quit talking to her about it last month - she was driving me crazy with her excuses. I love my eye surgeon - they knocked me out so I didn't know anything. Then I had to wait two weeks to make sure the one was doing ok before getting the second one done. She had one done one day, the other the next day - and she was awake!! On the first one, the doctor told her to quit talking - and she said that she felt scolded. Grateful I was put out. I hope it helps her vision. I can see distance, which I couldn't before without glasses, but I can't read anything close up now; must have glasses to see it. Oh well - can't have it all, I guess.
Psalm 143:8-10 (NKJV): Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for in You I do trust. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You. Deliver me, o Lord, from my enemies; in You I take shelter. Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness.
"Three times David prays for guidance. The way in which I should walk references his individual calling. Teach me to do your will settles priorities, making the goal not self-fulfillment, but pleasing God and finishing His work. Lead me are wordsof humility from one who knows his need of shepherding, not merely of having the right way pointed out to him."
I taught myself Psalm 143:8 many years ago - I had read it and it kind of spoke to me in where I was at. "Cause me to hear your loving kindness in the morning, for in You I do trust. Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, for I lift up my soul to You."
Sometimes you just need a scripture to hold on to; one that will keep you grounded and focused on the way in front of you by putting your vision and hearing on Jesus first, and asking Him which way you should go.
People sometimes make fun of others who are completely surrendered to Jesus and they hear them asking Him simple things like 'what color shirt should I wear today?'. You may laugh, but Jesus wants to know every single detail that concerns you. Even down to what color shirt you need to wear. How many times have we tried to do things on our own, and find out we flubbed it?
Me? I pray for travel mercies and directions! LOL I used to be the one who was 'directionally challenged', but not so much anymore. I have Siri. LOL But, seriously, I have learned how to pay attention and usually can remember which way to go when I'm driving. I still use my directions in case there is an accident and I need to be rerouted on trips to Mesa. But I know how to get there. And I pray for help with work tasks - especially those I don't want to do. I still need to type out the board minutes from before vacation. I'm a procrastinator.... on some things, like board minutes. Our next meeting isn't until November so I have plenty of time yet, right? :-)
Ok - time to turn on the work computer so need to get off here. Hubby has already left for his study group. I have a couple hours alone this morning. :-) Quiet, uninterrupted time. Maybe I can get a nap in... but probably not; I'm getting awake now.
Hope you will make your day one that is pleasing to Him and are a blessing to others.
Blessings!
