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busy, crazy, and fun

This is going to be a VERY busy week.
I have too many ideas floating in my head.
There are many things to think about it.
And then there are the mundane chores of life (sigh).

We kick off in high gear in the morning as we head for Bobby's six month check-up. Don't really expect to hear anything earth shattering or unusual, but it means I'll work from noon to 4:30pm or thereabouts tomorrow.

And sometime between now and next week I need to get the supplies to build a chicken pen, finish the top of my brother's wedding quilt (just the top; he won't get the final product until Christmas, or later), and I want to tackle a few craft ideas before Friday night's fun time (pricing of Lydia's yardsale stuff), but that's all tangent on paragraph two.

Meanwhile, my heart/head is loaded with many thoughts and possibilities. I'm trying so hard to let my steps be led by God and not Monica, but I find it's SO easy to rationalize what I think is best or run ahead of His game plan. During the next two weeks I've got some decisions to make. Nothing horrendous or dramatic, but some simple choices in which I need to be totally certain before I act. So when I cross your mind, send up a prayer that I will seek only His will and not chase rabbits on Plans A, B, C, or D.

Comments

Lydia said…
I'm praying for all those decisions AND for you to get done what needs to be done and leave behind what doesn't matter:) And PLEASE... if you can't make it Friday night because you need to finish the quilt, then don't worry about it. Although, I do need that table!

First thing Brandon said this morning...when are we going back to Mr. Bobby's house? Maybe he can come pick us up today."
Monica said…
No, I've still got the first part of next week and the 13 hour drive to sew. I'm looking forward to Friday...truly!
Jennifer said…
I'll be praying, and sometime when you want to share, I'd love to know what specifically I am praying for! Decisons are hard to make!!! Have fun Friday! Wish I could go. I have to take Jenna to the wedding rehersal!

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