The above picture is Miriam, all dressed up and ready for church - right down to her shoes :) oops, forgot the hair bow!!
My Sunday was exhausting - physically and emotionally ... I know that sounds dramatic - but goodness, the day left me worn out yesterday!
You'd think at this stage of my life, I'd have no problem getting just me and a baby ready for church! Dan goes in to church early to help set up things and to visit, and my kids - the total socialites - like to go with him (it may also have to do with the fact that they serve donuts before Sunday School?!). SO, I'm only responsible for me and Miriam ... easy enough, you'd think, especially since she sleeps fairly late into the morning usually. HOWEVER, I usually underestimate how long everything will take me.
I know I could do much of that on Saturday night, and I do somewhat - I lay out our clothes for the next morning and have things lined up ready to take ... but once reality of the morning hits, I am never quite as prepared as I thought I was.
So, I rush off to church, all flustered, just a little late as usual (which totally embarrasses my husband, I know. PUNCTUALITY is one of his pet peeves ... unfortunately, my pet peeve is "a place for everything and everything in its place" - so we aren't on the same page as far as pet peeves go.). I am soooooo thankful for the refreshing time of the Sunday services where I can just sit in the pew (actually, we have chairs, not pews!) and absorb the choir music and the preaching, void of any responsbility since I've finally consented to put Miriam in the nursery ... letting God and others minister to me.
Yesterday though, I ended the day so burdened. So many people I know right now are hurting ... it makes me so sad. And the hard part is I am so helpless to say or do something that will fix things for them. It's a little overwhelming. I want everyone to be healthy and happy ... not sad and hurting and struggling. I have so many prayer requests on my heart - terminally ill children, families who are hurting, individuals who are facing very hard situations and unwanted circumstances. God knows each situation, and I hope these individuals and families will trust Him.
1 comments:
Yes, I know how you are feeling. No matter how hard I try, it seems there are too many things to do before getting into the car for church. I teach Sunday School and often take nursery too. It ends up being a very tiring day. We share a meal at church (pot-blessings). I am able to get that done and in the fridge the night before. We have chores in the morning and this week our driveway was a mess, so Mr. D had to go out and plow and sand even though he had done it on Saturday. We're up at 5:00 to get ready to leave by 9:30.
I wouldn't change a thing though, teaching, the wonderful fellowship, sharing a meal, it is all what the soul needs.
When I get home from church at 5:00pm I just want to sleep, but then there are chores to do and Mr. D likes to have supper, not me, I'm still stuffed from lunch. I'm not sure where he stores all the food he eats. He must have a hollow leg, 'cause it doesn't show around his middle.
We also have some folks at church that are going through "deep waters". One couple where both husband and wife are battling cancer. Others who have issues with work, or have health issues. I can honestly say, we are a joyful bunch even if many are going through "deep water" right now. It is hard seeing others go through hard times. Often we have tried to think of something, anything, to do to help. One summer Mr. D and I took over the care of a vegetable garden. Our own garden suffered some, but it was rewarding to see the faces light up for that dear couple. Sometimes preparing a meal, or giving vouchers for a pizza, or anonymously giving a gift of some thing that is needed. I have had folks do that for us and it is a huge blessing to know that you are able to give back and that others are looking out for you too.
I pray the Lord will encourage your heart today.
Love ya,
Mrs. D
That poor cheeky little girl, comparing her to Alfed Hitchcock... though the resemblance is striking :)
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