Got the ring!

Yes, I also failed to post about getting my World Series ring as a fan of the 2023 champions Texas Rangers! It was a crazy pursuit. I wouldn't have done it had I realized some of what was involved. So I'm glad I didn't know! Was it worth it? Yes — In ways I don't think I can explain and I won't even try right now.

So far behind!

I can hardly believe I didn’t post about that delightful dinner party I co-hosted with Penny in Tulsa on July 8. I’m so grateful I said yes to this wonderful opportunity. 

Lost & found

Yesterday I started again to try to straighten up my very messy front room — to declutter. I’ve been praying for willingness & some finally came. 

My tendency is to move things around & regroup as needed. It’s a major struggle to actually let go of things I don’t really need. 

I know I will have to get rid of things if I want to have an organized space. I’ve learned that I should have a place for everything. In other words, there’s no reason for me to have more “stuff” than my home can accommodate. 

Yesterday, I decided to part with 2 beloved cat-motif pullovers & a button-front shirt, along with another pullover I kept thinking I should like — but the reality is that sweaters & sweatshirts & other tops that don’t button or zip in the front cause me to overheat, even when it’s very cold outside.  

I’d had these pieces set aside for awhile. I guess I was trying to become willing to part with them. I finally made the decision.

And almost immediately after I placed them with my items to donate & returned to the front room to continue decluttering, I found my wedding album & photos that I had not been able to locate since before our 40th anniversary — almost 2 years ago!

It was in a space where I thought it should be & where I know I had looked several times.

How does that work? 

I’m in a program that teaches that when we let go of what we no longer need, we make room for what is important. It encourages me to trust God to guide & provide what I need if I do the work of letting go of what I don’t need. I pray for willingness & ability & serenity & courage & wisdom. And I thank God for this evidence of what’s to come.

 

I thought of a topic

I thought of something to write about tonight & now I can’t remember, which is just as well, because I don’t have time. 

Yes — another way to spell PLACEHOLDER!

Did I write about

 The baseball double whammy? 

Will I ever learn?

How sweet it is …

This may becomw belated musings about a continuation of celebrating Gene’s birthday. 

Not helpless or hopeless

I’m struggling with the news that a precious loved one has metastatic cancer. Even before I knew that diagnosis, I was feeling strong negative emotions about cancer. Even though I am a person of faith & believe in prayer. Even though I know negative thoughts & feelings don’t help a situation. 

I’m amazed by & grateful for the positive outlook of the loved one. I’m grateful for others who help me see how it does no good to wish things were different. The best results come by keeping faith in God; accepting even painful, harsh realities; praying for & trusting God will meet every need & is working for good; acting in faith; & giving God glory, honor, thanks & praise. I pray for willingness & ability to do so, to God’s glory.