I have to clean both bathroom floors....totally cleaned the bathrooms yesterday but never got to the floors....sometimes I am overwhelmed with work, errands, the girls, schoolwork, email, cooking dinner, housework, the husband, the weekend plans, shopping...the list goes on. And I only work outside the home part-time!! I haven't worked full time since 1995! And I still get overwhelmed! (some days are better than others).And yesterday was one of those days that, although I had a great devotional time at breakfast and felt like I started my day off "right", the rest of the day was difficult. I think part of it is that I am facing some truths in my life that I haven't wanted to face, and it leaves me emotionally drained. And when I am emotionally or spiritually spent, the housework slides. Does that happen to you? I mean, I know God is in control, and I really don't worry about stuff.....I am not a worrier by nature....I feel like it is a waste of time...and yet....I have nagging doubts some times about who I am in Christ, if I am doing a good job as a mom, as a teacher, as a wife......well....when that happens I get in an "ick" phase and I don't wanna do a thing...except maybe hike to a mountain summit and ponder the Scriptures, what God is teaching me, etc. But.....for today.....
I need to tackle the task of mopping ...don't wanna but it must get done.
Because then....
I get to tackle the task of getting Claire off to ballet.
She has a long class tonite. (from 6-8)
They are getting ready for the annual dance show that the Academy of Dance does each June. This year she is dancing to "Waltz of the Flowers" and will be a part of a group of 3 classes. She is in the intermediate level and is a leader for her group.....she loves it but it takes up a chunk of time...but....it seems to be one of her talents from the Lord so.....I just bring a magazine or book and read while she is in class. I usually end up watchingthe class, and tonite all 3 classes will be rehearsing together. We only have 2 more weeks until dress rehearsal so....tonite is an important nite for ballet practice! Which reminds me....I need to clean her shoes, re-tie them, and press the tutu....the costume this year is gorgeous...I will post pics closer to the day of the show.
So...that's my day....tackling dirty floors, driving my youngest to ballet and trying to fit in dinner, homework, laundry in between....
What about you? What are you tackling today??
They are getting ready for the annual dance show that the Academy of Dance does each June. This year she is dancing to "Waltz of the Flowers" and will be a part of a group of 3 classes. She is in the intermediate level and is a leader for her group.....she loves it but it takes up a chunk of time...but....it seems to be one of her talents from the Lord so.....I just bring a magazine or book and read while she is in class. I usually end up watchingthe class, and tonite all 3 classes will be rehearsing together. We only have 2 more weeks until dress rehearsal so....tonite is an important nite for ballet practice! Which reminds me....I need to clean her shoes, re-tie them, and press the tutu....the costume this year is gorgeous...I will post pics closer to the day of the show.
So...that's my day....tackling dirty floors, driving my youngest to ballet and trying to fit in dinner, homework, laundry in between....
What about you? What are you tackling today??
3 comments:
I am right there with you today! I am stressing and I keep quoting - Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
My brain is going a thousand miles an hour today and I need to give it completely to the Lord. I know that's my problem so why am I having such a hard time doing that today?
So much on my plate, but I know God's hand is in it. And His hand is in it for the good, not bad!
I know I am sinning by stressing today, but I have hope. I often wonder how people manage without having Christ in their life? Do you wonder that too?
Well, I will hush so you can mop ;o) and then enjoy your daughter's class and hopefully you can watch American Idol! Go David! Teehee...did ya notice how I didn't say which David? LOL!
In Him, Amy
Hi Faith. Life sometimes just is a pain! Some things happening in my life lately have been hard things but I rejoice in the fact that this world is fleeting. We only occupy ourselves until we see Christ. Today I have been being a gramma for my grandkids. My daughter and her husband are having hard times so she is spending much time with us (which I don't mind). But it's hard to see all of them going through this tough time. That is what I've been busy with lately. God continues to be so good despite the wily devil coming in and wrecking havoc in our lives.
May Christ dwell in you RICHLY!
You know what, Faith, it's times like that I take a leaf out of my hubby's book. I think women put too much pressure on themselves to do everything even when they are stressed. I think it's becos a lot of the tasks we do are not valued by society so when we can't keep up with them we feel less than worthy. But ask a man to do all these things and he wouldn't be the least bit worried if things are left undone.
My man when he needs to rest doesn't do anything more than what he needs to do. And he only does relaxing things so he can revive!
So there's nothing wrong with taking time out for yourself and nothing wrong with leaving things undone. Because tomorrow you will have more energy to do these things. You're most definitely hard working by nature so I don't think you will ever leave these things undone for too long. But it's ok to take time out. Faith you deserve it! Nothing to feel guilty about. And it doesn't make you less of a high achiever...actually it will probably help you achieve more!
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