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. 

Be a light

God is love & light. At the very least, He wants us to let His love & light shine through us. It’s not that hard. It’s a choice. And the blessings will surpass any momentary suffering, inconvenience or distress. 

Everything from Bible readings to 12-step devotional to a call from my sister testified to this truth today. 

Memories & legacies

While walking with my husband, we were talking about legacies & wills. I blurted out that I’ve come to think that for all that people say they will never forget others, that surely some people from the past are forgotten — unknown — by any now living on the earth. 

And the good thing about this thought, for me, was to see how that can be OK. It fit in with the idea of our eternal/heavenly legacy being more important than how we are remembered on earth. For this Sunday of Memorial weekend, I find this comforting & freeing — and I am grateful. 

(This also helps me not feel as guilty about my faulty memory when it comes to honoring those who have passed on. Sigh.)

Pony pride

I’ve had my 2008 Pony 13 years & 210,000+ miles & she’s still turning heads. For at least the 3rd time this month, a stranger today shouted out “love your car.” It catches me by surprise & always makes me happy that the car I enjoy also brings a smile to others. (For those keeping score, this is my second one. I ran my 1995 GT version for 13 years & 300,000+ miles. I think it will always be my favorite.) #somethingaboutamustang #2008mustang #fordmustang #mustangconvertible

Could it be?

Just for today, I hear God telling me He knows the people who seek Him through His Word & prayer will have varied views of what He is saying. He wants us to look beyond the details to the essential truths. 

How do I honor the details as God reveals them to me while allowing others to honor the details as God reveals to them; all under the most essential truths, including that God is love; God is holy; God is creator; God is Lord; God is the final judge; God is working for good; God desires for all to come to Him, be freed from sin & find true life? 

Pause. Pray. Listen. Respond in faith. Trust. Give God glory, honor, thanks & praise.