The excitement I felt putting the last stitches in that quilt definitely felt like a celebration. It turned out wonderful, but I was a complete wreck the entire time. It wasn't mine, I was working on creating a treasure for someone else that had simply told me "I trust you". What? Yikes. But it's completed and we delivered it yesterday.
Which brings me to where I am this morning. The gift of the extra hour is definitely needed. I'm tired, I simply could not fall asleep or stay asleep last night. I guess that I could have gotten out of bed last night instead of lying there listening to the sounds outside in the darkness. Instead I laid there and prayed, turned all my worries over to God and listened to my heart. It was an absolutely restless night. I was wide awake every couple of hours. And while my body is a bit weary, my spirit feels revived and energized. I feel ready to focus.
I've been staying super busy away from social media, it's remarkable how much more one can get done when they are not fixated on propaganda and brainwashing 24/7. I've been listening to a few podcasts, all geared towards learning things and even dug out some cd's. I'm tired of nonstop ads in everything I listen to.
Earlier this week while working on the ironing, I was listening to one of my favorite pastors, she is honest. She brings hope, while confronting the realities of where we are. Right now, we are in the middle of a hot mess, and it is up to the people of this world to wake up and step away from the baloney that is being forced fed to us all.
Several times this week while listening to news outside of the main stream media I was in awe of the things many are simply not paying attention to... we are critically low on diesel fuel. Don't know if people realize that everything is delivered that way or not. We have states that are actually rationing it. What? We have American troops in Ukraine. I mean seriously on the ground. Pardon me? Why do we have troops in a foreign country that is in the middle of a war. My head is spinning on that one. And it looks like that pesky little railroad strike is still looming large, ironically it's managed to dance it's way to right after elections. Definitely something to think about.
I guess I could let these things derail my heart. I mean, of course I could right? I could let them upset me and cause fear. I'm not choosing to do that. In fact, I'm continuing right along with my life. Because the way we have shifted our lives means that we are going to be okay with whatever comes our way. Because I know that whatever happens, ultimately it is God's plan and he never plans to cause us pain.
I'm going to continue to spend time in prayer, reaching out to the Lord. I will pray for lost souls and I will pray for this world. And while I fully intend to lean deeper into prayer. I am also a strong believer in the adage that the Lord helps those that help themselves.
Which means, I need to get back to work taking care of my own personal homestead. I need to refill the beds that the squirrel was kind enough to mulch up for me. I can't believe how many of the boxes are semi-empty right now, that little bugger, I'm guessing if I look I will find a stash of those big old acorns that have been growing out back.
I also have a full bushel of "ugly" apples (the kind that are not processed and treated with chemicals) to chop up and make Hubs some more applesauce. I'm splitting this bushel with my friends. I have some remnants of the summer harvest that I've stashed in freezers and such and just noticed that we need some more ketchup so that will need to get started also.
I feel lighter in my heart than I have for weeks. Which is ironic, as I feel this next week is going to be the beginning of a far more difficult time than we have been experiencing. I feel that I need to dig in and finish up a few things that I have been delaying taking care of as I try to clear my mental plate. It's amazing how clear headed you become once you address things that are lingering, demanding attention.
Those things will hold you hostage. I often find myself in a frozen state when I allow too many of those things to pile up. Hubs and I were discussing the other day how much more productive we both are when we make a list and follow through on it. I used to spend an hour or so every morning organizing my day, writing my blog, making that check list to work through so nothing got left on the side of the road so to speak. I stopped doing that a few months back, I was completely wrapped up in the things I was working on. Focused on various projects to the point of absolute distraction.
This morning as I tidied the kitchen, I made the decision to pull my calendar back out. To write it down. I need to physically write things down if I am going to be successful with them. Not only do I stop forgetting things and then find myself needing to work on them in a panic, I am also far more productive in my daily tasks.
This is going to be a busy week. The puppies will turn a year old, we will vote, the family is coming for dinner (gonna be a big old country dinner - perfect for fall). I need to get my calendar and to do list updated... for this little moment though. I'm going to sit here snuggling my snuggle pup (Beau is such a big baby), drinking my coffee and watching the sun rise through the remaining red and golden leaves outside my window.
Keep busy and keep doing for others. The good will come back in more ways than you can imagine.
love and peace...
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