What an interesting two (vacation) weeks!

God can really get your attention while on your sick-bed. I had things planned--having no idea I would be out of commission the entire time. It reminded me of Who is in control, though I have always professed to live by "God willing." It was good for me to learn a lesson on "God willing" and not just glibly talk the talk.

It's a wonderful feeling to know God cares so much.

This has been a crazy day. I so wish I were retired.

There is so much to do, especially in the area of helping my mother. She is needing more and more care, and I want to be there for her. It has been so nice to have this time off and be available when she calls. We made her bed together today and put warm, flannel sheets on her bed. It's a good feeling to know she will be nice a warm tonight when she goes to bed.

What a blessing to be able to give back in these little ways.

It's been a long time!

I am in the midst of my vacation and getting over the flu. Not how I planned my two-week vacation, but I'm thankful I have the time off to recover. It's wonderful being home, and I'm looking forward to the day when I will be a full-time homemaker again. Things are in order for it; I'm waiting on God to say, "Now."

God wants us always ready, and always waiting.

Work has been such a grind; I'm so thankful it is Friday.

With the kind of authority figures God has put into my life, my whole life, I must have quite a strong will that needs to be worked on. I get frustrated with it at times, thinking my will is so small now why does it still need squelching? So, probably by me being upset about this, my will isn't as small as I think.

God has a purpose in all that He does, and I'm thankful He is in charge.

I got up before 5:00 this morning to get a few extra things done. I don't get much done after work, and I like going to bed at 9:30.

This week at work has been so nice having that extra person (I'm training). Today and tomorrow she is to do it all herself with me only as back-up. I will do the dishes for her, so that will give her more time to prepare the salads and desserts. (Each person washes his/hers food-preparation dishes.) It's been a wonderful prelude to a two-week vacation! I'm looking forward to the time off.

I will enjoy the extra time I have to read. That's what I miss the most--extra time.

It's another good day.

I am staying clear of giving into the "munchies" which starts a never-ending cycle of more. Going to bed early really helps, plus it is so much easier to get up the next day. I feel rested and have no carry-over indigestion. I'm sure my system rejoices when there is little work to do during the night--and so does my inner soul.

I savor the fruit of obedience--peace.

It's nice to wake up without the feeling of indigestion. That is the reward of not overeating.

It is so easy for me to eat out of enjoyment. There is great danger in that; it can turn into gluttony. God's Word speaks harshly concerning the glutton. When I come to that word in the verses I'm reading, I'm always convicted--with great guilt. I know the conviction comes from the Holy Spirit and the guilt comes from the Enemy. Satan elbows his way into the game of life, too. He loves to be our accuser, after being our tempter. I love God's Word; it speaks only truth.

That is what I will always believe.

We had a wonderful weekend and Lord's Day.

We had the privilege of meeting our son's girlfriend's mom and step-dad Saturday night. They had spent the day in Amana, then came to our house for a soft-shell taco supper. Our time of visiting came to an end all too soon. The next time we will have them over for lunch and have all afternoon!

What a joy it is to see our son growing in the Lord beside a young lady who desires only that, too.

Yesterday afternoon I don't know who I became.

I certainly was not the person making posts on this blog site. Nor was I the person beseeching God each day to walk worthy in His sight. It started at lunch and ended after work. In the morning I was offered a sweet treat by a co-worker and contentedly said, "No thank you." Some time after 1:00 pm, I swung 180 degrees around becoming everything I want no part of, all on my own.

What happened?

It's already "hump day." It's amazing how fast the week flies by.

Since listening to the "Attitude" CDs, I have learned ways to improve my thinking skills. There are eleven CDs with two of them per subject matter (the eleventh one is entitled, "Lord, Heal Me"). The first CD gives the problem, or how the flesh handles situations; the second CD shows the difference it makes to walk in the Spirit. They are life-changing. I listen to the same set many times before starting a new one. I'm still working my way through to the last set.

I thank God for the many ways He shows Himself to me--and for the great love He has for me.

I had an encouraging day yesterday--I'm looking forward to today!

It's amazing how easy it is to determine one thing, then at its heels rotely begin to undermine it. It happened last night. I am not eating after a determined hour, then what did I do? I began to think about what I should eat! I did this without thought! That is an area that needs attention. The Enemy knows where I'm weak; now I know where I am weak.

I thank God for that awakening.

It's a beautiful Monday morning. I'm looking forward to starting a new week.

I have some goals established and am praying for God's help to accomplish them. Having good health is a gift, and I want to walk in a responsible way to not put it in jeopardy. I have a plan, but it will take a willingness to say "No!" to the flesh when it starts making its relentless demands. By evening, it is so easy to allow the flesh to be in control. I know I need to be on guard, especially at that time of day.

I pray God put within me a desire to want a better way of living than the momentary satisfaction a sugar-fix can give.

These past few months have been a struggle for me to stay on the path to good health.

My ear (heart) is always open to hear God's promptings for help. Last night my little brother told me they started a Biggest Loser's contest at his work place. He said he plans on winning; he's set a goal. He said he will not eat after 6:00 p.m.; he has a strategy. He said he will start running on the treadmill again every morning; he is willing to work.

These are three areas I've been neglecting. God, in all His patience, continues to reveal His perfect ways to me.

This is Thursday, so I go to the gym early.

That means I have to be on my toes all day to get my work done ahead of time. Leaving a half-hour early is not an easy accomplishment, especially when the dessert is strawberry shortcake! To prepare seventy of them before leaving is time-consuming; and the last time I made them, I was late for class. My plan is to bake and cut the biscuits this morning, have the whipped topping prepared and in the bag ready for piping, and start the "building" process no later than 3:00. Not a minute can be wasted.

That is why the weekend is so sweet!