Long Day
Somehow it has taken me all day and actually into the night to do three things: buy a bag of dog food, buy a few things at Wal-Mart and find my way to the turnpike so I can take the dogs to Athena's in the morning. I didn't realize this last part right away because I didn't realize what today was so I didn't know I was leaving tomorrow... also I didn't know it was Athena's birthday!
I had found where to go for dog food on the internet before leaving the house. It only involved two turns so I was in good shape. Too bad I forgot to bring my purse. Once I got the pet food, I figured out what day it was and called Athena. Then I was off to find the toll road. I thought I knew how to go but got to the wrong toll road. I asked a lady who gave directions which I forgot before I could follow them.
Then I saw Kohl's. It was raining hard so I went in to look for bargains rather than continue my lost wanderings in the downpour. I bought two items (I forget what) and was again on my way. Some time later, I found the toll road. Trouble is I have no idea how I got there because I had been lost when I found it. Oh well.
Now, I needed to get to Wal-Mart to get some snacks to eat on the plane. Richard said they only gave him a small bag of peanuts. It took a while to find the Supercenter and once inside, my brain was about fried. I don't know how long I was in there. I didn't have my vibrating timer to keep me on task, so things were not good. I ended up taking some time out in the rest room. Then later I spent some time sitting in a dressing room.
It was dark by the time I left the store and I spent almost an hour looking for the pickup. I'm home now, exhausted. Not yet packed and too tired to figure out how to pack. My alarm is set for 4:00 am. I am thankful for this day of trials. I know God helps me learn patience and endurance this way. I pray tomorrow's lessons are easier.
But you know, I just realized, I am smiling as I type this... I am tired, yes, but not defeated for I am born up on the wings of God's love and I know He cares about all this nonsense. It helps me keep holding tightly to His hand.
I had found where to go for dog food on the internet before leaving the house. It only involved two turns so I was in good shape. Too bad I forgot to bring my purse. Once I got the pet food, I figured out what day it was and called Athena. Then I was off to find the toll road. I thought I knew how to go but got to the wrong toll road. I asked a lady who gave directions which I forgot before I could follow them.
Then I saw Kohl's. It was raining hard so I went in to look for bargains rather than continue my lost wanderings in the downpour. I bought two items (I forget what) and was again on my way. Some time later, I found the toll road. Trouble is I have no idea how I got there because I had been lost when I found it. Oh well.
Now, I needed to get to Wal-Mart to get some snacks to eat on the plane. Richard said they only gave him a small bag of peanuts. It took a while to find the Supercenter and once inside, my brain was about fried. I don't know how long I was in there. I didn't have my vibrating timer to keep me on task, so things were not good. I ended up taking some time out in the rest room. Then later I spent some time sitting in a dressing room.
It was dark by the time I left the store and I spent almost an hour looking for the pickup. I'm home now, exhausted. Not yet packed and too tired to figure out how to pack. My alarm is set for 4:00 am. I am thankful for this day of trials. I know God helps me learn patience and endurance this way. I pray tomorrow's lessons are easier.
But you know, I just realized, I am smiling as I type this... I am tired, yes, but not defeated for I am born up on the wings of God's love and I know He cares about all this nonsense. It helps me keep holding tightly to His hand.
© 2006 by Iona Hoeppner
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