Not catching up tonight

Many things happened in June that were worth writing about. I just didn’t get it done. This placeholder post comes from my hope that springs eternal that in the coming days I’ll have a moment & want to look back & fill in the blanks about great moments that included sunsets, walks, singing, laughing & hanging out with family & friends. Also some moments where the benefits of praying & then being patient were experienced. So much gratitude for each step of faith & progress. 

Too close for comfort — but not for gratitude

 Whew!! I feel like I dodged 2 bullets today, coming too close for comfort to highly distressing situations.

This morning, as I was walking on the sidewalk toward Robinson at the light after dropping off the truck at Firestone, I stumbled & was falling forward several steps until I finally regained my balance. Until the very last minute I was sure I would end up sliding along the sidewalk on my knees & hands, which I’ve done a time or two in the past with painful & ugly results. I was grateful to be able to catch myself. I doubt it was pretty. I’m just glad it was effective. I sang praises all the way home!!

Later, when I got home after seeing chiropractor for the first time & shopping at Sam’s, I couldn’t find my iphone. I didn’t hear it ring or buzz when I called my number in the house or in my car. I called Sam’s to see if a phone had been turned in. No. So I drafted an email to Gene. I decided to look again in the house & car & call the number. This time I heard it ring in my car. Again, I was grateful & relieved to avoid having to deal with a lost phone.

Too close to calamity for comfort — but moments of distress & discomfort are perfect opportunities to practice my faith, continuing to pray & trust God. And when the dreaded situations resolved without incident, all the glory, honor, thanks & praise goes to God!

Way behind on blogging

It’s one of those months where I’ve been busy living & haven’t taken time to blog. Highlights I may want to write more about include the event at Pickwick Lake; Gene’s birthday; vacation Bible school at Whaley; and the Siegmund family reunion. Maybe this little placeholder post will help me not forget.