Accepting what is

I am what I am. 

My life is what it is. 

It’s ok to not participate in Halloween. 

It’s ok to have a pretty slow day. 

I’m not missing out. I’m just making different choices. 

I can have great experiences without sharing them on social media. 

It’s also true that it often seems selfish not to share wonderful experiences. I know how much I enjoyed seeing Becky’s expression of gratitude by sharing pictures of some of her favorite moments of October. 

It truly is worthwhile to focus on the positive — & not dwell on the “what ifs” & the things I didn’t get done. 

I can only do that as I pray to God, receive Him, trust Him, obey Him & give Him all glory, honor, thanks & praise. I know I’m doing it when I receive His peace that surpasses my ability to understand, to guard my heart & my life in Christ. 

So grateful for spontaneity

Fishing in Venice got cancelled so Gene called an audible & we ended up in College Station for Fightin’ Texas Aggies Midnight Yell & gameday versus Ole Miss. I’m really glad we were able to act on the opportunity! 

Brain fog

I didn’t need Covid to experience fatigue & brain fog. Someday I will write about it. This is a placeholder. 

Walking without me

 The Cleveland County CROP Hunger Walk was a great success. Goodrich Memorial UMC showed up in a big way — even though I was unable to after testing positive for Covid & still displaying symptoms. I’m grateful I knew to be grateful. All glory, honor & praise to God!

What have I been doing?

Wow! It’s Oct. 15 & I haven’t posted anything on the blog this month. I did not realize that.

It’s surprising since the month included the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame festivities. 

The month hasn’t included actual fishing & maybe not even any sunset adventures.

It has included spending at least a few minutes daily trying to play some chords & become familiar with a guitar. 

It’s also included CROP Walk prep. 

Perhaps most important, it’s included less “excitement,” anticipation & drama — & more acceptance of life as it comes. That’s a positive change.