Toe Trouble

I had a wonderful day. Went shopping for Red Hat attire with two friends and actually found a store specializing in it, so I am ready to look garish at the luncheon tomorrow. Actually, I am usually ready to look garish any day of the week. I like loud colors and sparkly clothes.

After shopping, we went out to lunch at Appleby's and I discovered a new sandwich with a red onion and cranberry sauce that was quite the treat. When our food arrived, I asked my friends if I could lead them in a prayer. They agreed and one was very pleased about that.

It was Richard's first day working for Disney and he liked it. He now has all his official stuff, pin, badge, booklets, etc. And his card, "The Key to the Kingdom." Yet another thing to be thankful for.

All these bits and pieces of our days, Love Notes from God, combine to make us the most blessed people I know. So, when some little problem comes round, it only serves as a reminder of how well loved we really are.

This evening I ran into more toe trouble, literally. I was skipping into the bedroom to put something away and smacked my right second toe into the mirror stand, ripping the nail almost off. Hurts really BAD! Okay, you ask why a 67 year old total klutz dances and skips around a house that's overcrouded with furniture... Because life is fun, and skipping is a fun way to get around.

While Richard finished cooking dinner, I talked over human design features with the Lord. "I can understand why You put so many more nerve endings in our fingers, Lord," I whined, "but in the toes? Why so many nerves in toes?" God, no doubt smiled tenderly and whispered to me that my pain mattered to Him, but also reminded me that it is nothing compared to what Jesus willingly underwent for me.

I took a Norco (usually used for my head pain) and thanked the Lord for chemistry. Then I felt better enough to read my email and some blog comments... God lifting me up through the love of others. I am so very blessed to have friends and family who love me!