I'm been busy people. There should be another adjective to describe my life these days.
How about, "I've got ten million things to do, and need ten million hours...preferably uninterrupted to get it all done. And while we're at it, I need to get away to a deserted island so I'm actually not interrupted."
Yeah...that sounds pretty good.
Since that's not exactly realistic, I'll just list what's on my plate these days.
1. An on again, off again headache I've had for almost 2 weeks. Do you think it's stress?
2. A 3,000 envelope mail-out I volunteered to do for David's work. There are 10 big boxes taking over my dining room right now. I've only got one box done. 500 have to be done by next week. Go ahead, say it with me, "What were you thinking???"
3. The mom's group at my church is having a bake sale next weekend. I will probably bake some, but not as much as I have in years past. It's been a long time since I've made some cake ball lollipops, and I promised my kids I'd make some cute pumpkin ones. I know...I'm a sucker for my kids.
4. In addition to the bake sale, the mom's group is having a craft night next month. I said I'd teach some ladies how to sew those adorable pillowcase dresses. Now I need to actually make one so I at least look like I know what I'm doing. Thankfully, I had some leftover fabric, and finished this one today.
Cute, right?
6. I'm nearly out of homemade baby food for Theresa. She's eating some table food, but not for every meal, so I need to make more. I feel like there's no time, but I hate the idea of spending money on jar food. Argh...decisions, decisions!
7. It just got cooler here...FINALLY. I need to switch out all the kids clothes to warmer things, like long-sleeved tops and jeans. And wash them all. And get my children to hang them up/fold 'em into their dressers. I'm not doing it all guys!
8. Last but not least, we've had some personal issues to deal with. I can't go into details, but the budget has taken a hit, one major part being the fact that we now have 2 car payments, thanks to my accident back in August (and we had to buy a new van). Sigh...enough said.
9. Theresa hasn't been sleeping well for weeks. I wasn't able to take her into the pediatrician for a while because we didn't have insurance. When I finally got her in last week, she got all her shots, her ears pierced, and a antibiotic for a double ear infection. I was hoping once the medicine kicked in, she would sleep better. After a terrible weekend (and she didn't sleep better at all!), I took her back in on Monday. She still had a double ear infection, so Dr. T prescribed a different antibiotic. Last night, our sweet baby girl did sleep better, so I pray we're on the right track. This momma is TIRED!
Did I leave anything out? I hope not. Now you know why I haven't posted lately on my cooking blog lately. Next week is not looking good either. Sorry folks.
Sigh...
I've got the best group of friends on the planet...my Catholic Chicks. One of the Chicks sent this out a few nights ago, just when 3 of us (including me) were doing some venting. I liked it so much, I'm going to share it with you.
"Satan's never been terribly creative. The tools he uses today are the same tools he's always used - and no wonder, for they've been quite effective. From the Garden of Eden to Martha's kitchen to our own ever day world, Satan still plans his attacks around "Three Deadly D's of Destruction."
Distraction
- Discouragement
- Doubt
"Throughout time, Satan has resorted to these tactics to bring down God's best and brightest. The underlying strategy is fairly simple: Get people's eyes off God and on their circumstances. Make them believe that their "happiness" lies in the happenings that surround them. Or send them good news about somebody else. Then they're thoroughly discouraged, tell them God doesn't care. Then sit back and let doubt do its work."
"When Jesus met Martha that day in Bethany, she was "distracted". That's where Satan usually begins. He know if we're overly worried and bogged down by duties, chances are good our hearts will not hear the Savior's call to come. While distraction may not win the battle for our soul, getting our eyes off of what is important will certainly make us more vulnerable to attack.
"When we're distracted, discouragement is just around the corner. Weariness creeps in as life overpowers us. It causes us to say and do things we would never consider saying or doing otherwise. Discouragement breaks down our perspective and our defenses. Though we may have just completed great things for God, weary discouragement tells us we're useless, hopeless and abandoned."
"Discouragement can drain us of all hope, of all visions, of all our tomorrows and dreams. .....When we're distracted, tired and overwhelmed, there is no better place to go than our Father. He alone is what we need. Go to the Lord and let Him sweep away your discouragement. As you do, you'll find healing for your hurting heart. Even when it can't help but doubt."
A bible quote:
"Do not be anxious about anything." Paul wrote in the Philippians 4:6-7, "but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
"In other words:
1. Be anxious about nothing (not even grades - haha).
2. Be prayerful about everything (ok......especially grades).
3. Be thankful for all things (even the messy rooms- yea right?)."
I've read this several times over the past few days. I know God is standing right beside me, steady as a rock. I just don't feel very steady. I feel like if one more thing is added to my plate, I'm going to drop.
Then again, I don't want Satan to get the best of me. I want to strive to offer God my best, even when I'm floundering. Sometimes I know I try too hard though...finding that balance will be a life-long lesson for me.
I like to think the Blessed Mother is with me too. I imagine my head in her lap, listening to me pour out all my worries and frustrations. And like any comforting mother, she would say,
"Why are you troubled? I will place all your cares at the feet of my Son. Entrust them to His hands, you have nothing to fear. Don't forget to ask me to pray for you too."
So I have to remember I shouldn't be so stressed. Life is lived one day at a time...so I should focus on the NOW, let go of the PAST, and let the FUTURE rest with God.
All right Lord, here we go...I can do it!. I want to be the kind of woman who puts her feet on the floor every morning, and Satan says, "Aw crap, she's up!"
