IT'S ALWAYS THE LITTLE THINGS

I had such plans for this wonderful Monday. I had a schedule recorded in my Daytimer that was sure to result in a productive day. By noon I had finished my Bible Study, my house was clean, laundry was done, dinner planned out, and I was caught up on most of my work on the computer. As I stopped for lunch I would feel a tad bit of pride and self-righteousness creeping in...

As soon as I sat down at my computer to do some writing assignments, I knew I was in trouble. Every document I was working on was locked. I tried everything I knew to do (i.e. I called Jeremy and asked him what was wrong.) He could not fix it long distance and so I creatively went on to the next project. I was quickly interrupted by a very loud, annoying smoke alarm going off. I know the sound well. It happens frequently when I cook. Lest you misunderstand, it's not because I burn things, it's because it's ultra sensitive. Water boiling sets it off. It drives me nuts! However, I was not boiling water, so I went to investigate. Absolutely nothing is burning or smoking in my kitchen. The alarm stopped only to begin again in about 10 minutes. I did all I knew to do (i.e. I called David to ask him what was wrong.) He told me the battery was probably low and it could wait until he got home. At this writing. It has gone off at least a dozen times, the noise is driving my Yorkie out of her mind. When the alarm is not ringing, the dog is shrieking at my feet. I would fix the thing myself, except my ceiling happens to be 12 feet tall.

I had some really big things to write about today, instead I'm crippled by the "little things." Isn't that typical.

Have a great day in spite of the the "little things".

WELCOME 2009

I have been a tad slow getting back to the Blog! I did not take my own advice and over-scheduled for Christmas. For pity sakes, I'm exhausted and I'm not even caught up yet. Christmas is still stacked in the hall. David is still camping under the mistletoe and I'm really not in the kissing mood, if you know what I mean! I just got back from Walmart and I might as well get in the mood because Valentines are everywhere!

Ready or not, 2009 is here! We could choose to stay in bed with the covers pulled over our head, but it wouldn't change the calender. So...let's all get up and get started with all the appointments God has for us this year. In fact, let's run toward the future He has planned for us in 2009. My friend, Beth, has me memorizing scriptures. The one this week is from Isaiah and it says "He will be the SURE foundation for my times..." In the midst of so much uncertainty, I'm glad to be sure of where I'm standing and Who I'm standing for! Join me in getting excited about all the possibilities for this year. Act child-like in your excitement, because you are a child of the King!

P.S. I need to run and get that mistletoe down before "you know who" gets home from work.