Lazy Saturday

Not only did I sleep in this morning - til almost 9 a.m., it seemed every time I got too still, I fell asleep. I think I had a total of 3 cat naps today - and I'm ready for night and bedtime to come.

I did not write anything last night because I was just too tired. I substitute taught 5th & 6th grades again as the teacher's husband had surgery. As you all know, that is NOT my favorite thing to do. However, I'm willing even though I'm sure someone who enjoys teaching a classroom full of kids would have done a better job. The good news was the weather was beautiful, and we were able to complete the lesson plans quickly (mostly tests & quizzes) so we were able to have a lot of RECESS :)

I will be substitute teaching several days next week, which will void my usual days off (Tues & Thurs) - but again, when you work at a small Christian school, everyone does what they can to help out. In some ways, I am thankful to be in a situation like this. All the years that Dan was in the Army, I seldom was inconvenienced and had great freedom to do whatever I wanted to do when I wanted to do it (especially the 6 years I was a stay-at-home mom) and money to do it with. I miss those days, and yet, I know in God's plan, He has put me here to stretch me into service for others outside my little family. It's not about me any more.

It also makes me extra thankful for the days I can stay home and be "domestic." I enjoy cooking, cleaning, and being home about ten thousand times more than I did when I took it for granted as a full-time housewife. Overall, it is still a wonderful life - just in a whole different way. Obviously, the stress catches up to me on days like today when I am just empty, tired, and worn; but that too is ok because it is the result of having done something productive and outside my comfort level.

I'm glad Jesus says to come to Him, all who are weary ... and He will give rest (Matthew 11:28)