Sometimes it's just good to slow down...In the world we live in today, everyone is always running to do another activity, work at a job, at home or at your church. Grabbing a bite at McDonalds, or a PB&J brought from home, and then off to your child's practice, game, teacher's conference, concert or the like. We do get to sit still long enough to enjoy the game or concert. What about running to the doctors, or the orthodontist or dentist? I noticed that I even bring my books to study or lessons to write with me. I have written cards while waiting for the doctor, and even while I was at my small group. The doctor's office seems to also be a great place to do VBS work. (It has helped to bring up the church subject with people I don't even know)I always try to multi-task...just ask Geneva! (I think I drive her crazy!!?!) I can't even talk to people on the phone without doing something. It could be opening the mail, cutting papers, or if nothing is close...I MUST DOODLE!!
So, today, it happened...I had to slow down...BUT...it wasn't by choice. I had to have a test run today that put me on the inactive list. No, nothing terrible, it's all ok...but...it drives me CRAZY not to be on the go. You know, I have laundry to do, and we are in the process of switching out rooms and building closets. Our house was built in 1880 so has no closets...yep, I'm serious. I will be estatic when it is all finished! (Bill...that is a hint!)I had to lay around, in and out of sleep and look at all the things around me that needed to be done. Plus, there is plenty to get done at the church. Letters to write, schedules to make, bulletins to print, and on... and, of course there's a never ending pile of stuff at the city...
What is it??? Why can't I just take that extra time and relax and enjoy myself? I did watch Oprah today. She had a doctor on there that said if we (women) want to really take care of our families, we should be taking better care of ourselves. I know that I have always put my family before me, and I have always felt great about that. Now, I'm getting older and I'm not sure if I will always be the crazed multi-tasker that I am now. I know that our body is God's, so maybe I should be taking better care of it for him??? (1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own.) I do want to thank Emily for trying to keep me moving at lunch time and to Patty for helping take some of my work load. I am excited to see what the next month will bring.
Maybe I will even learn how to take a day and just enjoy myself!! (And not feel guilty) Is there anyone else out there that can come along with me on this journey of joy? Let me know & let's try it together!
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I sometimes have the same trouble. Not the doing nothing ~ haha ~ the feeling guilty. The best place for me to just sit is at the bus stop. Can't really do anything but wait for the little guys. But - It's a great place to talk to the other moms. Even invited one mom to church. She came!
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