Ok, so it’s not Monday and it’s actually Tuesday, but since yesterday was a holiday it feels like Monday, so it can count, right? I sure hope so, because here are my random thoughts for the week!
1. Our plans don’t matter – On Friday God reminded me that it doesn’t matter what we have planned for our day or lives, it’s his plan that matters. About 10AM on Friday, my cell phone decided to completely stop working…like shut off, never to turn back on…stop working. So, instead of taking off at 1PM to plan and prep for a weekend of camping (without being rushed), I zoomed off to Mason City to get a new phone and ended up still being rushed, but it all got done and was fine. Why God had that plan for me on Friday, I have no idea, but…he taught me patience and to “go with the flow”…once again because I need lots of lessons in this!
2. I like routine – As much as I like time off and vacations, I REALLY like routine. I like always knowing where we each are going to be and for how long, etc. I like a brief break, then I’m all about getting into a routine again, but that could be because I have OCD tendencies!
3. I enjoy doing nothing – the older I get the more I enjoy doing nothing. This past weekend, I really enjoyed doing “nothing” while camping meaning sitting in a chair, just staring off into space, or taking a nap…but doing, nothing!
4. There’s nothing like seeing the progress of your gardens – For me, it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about my flower gardens or our vegetable gardens, I love seeing the process of everything growing and maturing. I spent about an hour yesterday weeding our vegetable garden and I love how that looks after as well! I also enjoyed walking around our property and seeing what was blooming!
5. Their joy is worth my sacrifice – M is sooooo excited for vacation this year! Over this past weekend, I think I heard him say “I’m so excited for Branson” about 3-4 times, which is a lot for him. He’s excited for a variety of reasons, but it doesn’t matter to me what they are! Seeing him so excited makes it worth T and I working several jobs, working extra jobs, not putting a deck on our home when we want, etc. so we can take them on family vacations and make memories with them!
What are your thoughts on this Monday Tuesday?! Have a great week and don’t miss this last opportunity to “Comment for a Cause: Laura & MS Walk!”
Wonderful post !
Thank you!
I’m excited about your Branson trip too! Can identify with you being schedule oriented. I need to know my schedule well in advance and if something gets thrown off I get upset:) Going with the flow is hard.
It’s always good to know that I’m not alone with scheduling! Thanks for stopping by!