"Be still and know that I am God." --- Psalm 46:10
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Just thought I'd report in from Life on the Red Couch.
It's all these changes that make me a bit bonkers. New foods to eat, (many to avoid), new recipes and times to cook them. Doing everything slower than I used to. Having only partial energy. And much more.
In fact, there on the couch I held a pity party while remembering the happy-snappy, fast-paced, driving-places, estate-sale-loving, people-filled life I once lived. It got me all teary-eyed and I whispered, "I miss you, Debra. I miss you." Hung my head.
But I know better than to camp there. So I left soon. Made myself count 20 blessings.
Anyway, I've not wanted to write downer posts, so hence my absence here. I'm skipping much, but my sense of privacy is kicking in.
Changes. Acceptance of different seasons. Clinging to hope and anticipation when tempted to go with the downward flow. Letting everything work compassion in your heart for others...
... It all requires much time and patience. And much time spent alone with God.
A special thanks to those of you who have paused in your day to ask how I'm doing.
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We watched the Dr. Ben Carson movie and enjoyed it much.
Also, we re-watched The Map of Tiny Little Things and I love what it did with my imagination.
I'm rereading my favorite middle grade comfort book: Mystery of the Red Carnations by Mary C. Jane. Perfect for autumn and few other books whisk me away like this one. Available on Kindle for cheap.
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Let's end this with a smile, ok? :
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"For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." ... Matthew 6:14,15
5 comments:
I feel you Debra. And that banana! LOL Some days I am so overcome with what I term on those days as "the season of loss." Now that ain't helping no one! Trying to remember for everything lost there is something gained. More time for Bible and prayer. Crochet. Reading. Clarity. Wisdom (hopefully). I love your TV recommends! I don't have to look up the parental guidelines. We just finished the last season of the Grimm series. So sad it is over! Hugs to you on the red couch : )
Debra, scoot over, I'm coming to sit on the red couch with you! Angela, there's room for you, too. Yes, we are facing different seasons--seasons of loss, and doggone, it is rough. A person can love the Lord and trust in Him, yet still be hugely affected by circumstances. I found out yesterday that in addition to cancer surgery on Tuesday, the 21st, I have to go through chemo again. I do rejoice that I haven't faced chemo in nearly 10 years. Here's the truth, I don't have a lot of confidence in myself right now, but I do have confidence in God. I know that He loves me and He will make a way for me and my family. Let's pray for one another! Sending you all a big hug!
I"m new here, so don't know what your loss is, but I can tell you I am very sorry. My husband died, unexpectedly, in February. We were married 53 years. It's very hard. The sadness is overwhelming. God bless you.
Hi Pam I wanted to check on you and see how your surgery went. I am praying for you. ❤️
Hi Debra, I got my computer back from the repair shop today after several weeks without it. Hopefully I'm back but now have to reload everything like it's a new computer. Not fun at all.
I'm sorry you've been going through such a rough time. You've got all of us praying for you and loving you. Sorry I was gone when you needed a shoulder and love.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
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