Good morning world. I woke up this morning without the headache from yesterday. Praise God! I used peppermint essential oil and ibuprofen before I went to bed. Because I slept part of yesterday away, I will be mending and ironing today as well as deep cleaning the kitchen and bathroom. Which is what is on the cleaning schedule for today. I have not been doing real good with the menu planning. Not sure why. I am usually good about this job. I like knowing what is for dinner at the very least.
We had a storm turn up yesterday that was not in the forecast, and it was a doozy! As soon as it hit, we had about 60 mph straight line winds. Knocked off some shingles from the roof as well as the vent and vent covers. One cover hit Tommy's truck windshield, bounced right by David's head who was in the back of the truck. It just missed him by an inch or so. Praise God again! This storm had messed with Patrick's work schedule as he had things to fix on the roof.
What happens when the storms of life gets us off track of what we are wanting or needing to do? Sometimes I roll with the winds, such as yesterday, and slept through the headache. Did I mention our electricity was out. That would have only hindered the ironing. I still could have mended. Sometimes my schedule gets out of kilter. I do not get things done.
Other times I am grateful for the routines and schedules that seem to keep me grounded. The regular routines of washing my face and brushing my teeth. Making my bed. Laying out my clothes for the next day. These habits can be good to have when the storms of life hit. Doing something. Even the habit of praying in the early mornings. My quiet time with the Lord is such a comfort in the stormy times of life. Knowing He is here with his love, grace, mercy, and peace.
"39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm." Mark 4:39 NIV
Sometimes He calms the storms of life, sometimes He walks with us through the storm.
Be blessed and be a blessing,
Just some of my thoughts and actions,
Elizabeth
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