Sabbath is here and just wanted to write a quick note to say hello and wish everyone a wonderful, God blessed day.
As Steve wrote two days ago (chemo day), it was a pretty good day. And the next day was too. I felt so good in fact that I got a lot done! Had a lot of church work to do, and I was determined to do it all and get some stuff in the mail before 5 p.m. Did I ask God if this was what He wanted? Well, not exactly. So, I did it, and I over-did it. Got it done but did I ever pay for it later! Felt rotten yesterday evening. Anxious, overwrought, stressed-out, negative outlook..... Oh, no!!!!!!!!! I knew I had messed up big time.
But did my wonderful God leave his "self-sufficient" child alone to suffer? Did He say "that's your problem, you never asked me what to do, you did your own thing and now you need to deal with it."? No! Never! As always, He was there for me. He provided me with an awesome husband and daughter to help me through it -- rub my feet, legs, back, talk positive thoughts, help me to relax, and eventually I was able to sleep.
This morning is much better. Didn't get as much sleep as I would have liked, but oh, what an improvement, and I will definitely try to nap later. This is Sabbath, and I will not forget to rest! Not just sleep, but rest in Him. Put aside all the worries, stresses, and thoughts about what needs to get done around here. Spend time with family and friends today, as the opportunity comes. (yes, am expecting some visitors!)
Today we are watching the Oklahoma Family Camp meetings being streamed online at restoration-international.org. One of our daughters is there! She was sneaky and didn't tell any of her friends she was going (well, it was kind of a last-minute decision also). Wish I could have seen their expressions when she showed up! So glad she could go. Anyway, tune in and enjoy some wonderful family-oriented messages.
Happy Sabbath! Rest in Him!
Caroline :-)
