Woke up this am with frost on the breath! The alpacas are all huddled in their favorite spots that is the least windy. All the babies are fine even though all are missing their marvelous wool coats !
I was at home yesterday while Delano and Heather went to a FBI dental course on missing persons. It was quite intense two days for them. Sad that anyone has to study that topic, wouldn't you say?
However, I was watching a preacher on TV and he emphasized the use of a calendar to manage your time. He is so right. If we have so much on our plate and we have family that need our attnetion, we have to put our priorites in order: God is first, then family and then whatever. If you honor Him, He will put all the constellations in order for you to conquer, if you so desired!
I think even to have a spark of a memory to do a certain thing, to remember an event, to remember the proper sequence of orderliness is a gift from God. For if we rely only on our own "genius", we would certainly, in the end, have a chaotic life!
so, i got my calendar out and looked to see how complete it really is.
Sundays are always highlighted, some more than others when Delano is scheduled to serve at church. The pre-printed things like national and govenment holidays were plainly marked. Birthdays of some of the family were on there, but not complete, shame on Aunt C.
The alpaca related events were certainly noted. Our holidays that are way out in the year were plainly marked, but guess what was missing? A standing date that i should have with my husband, just the two of us. A dates to go visit my mother in Montgomery. A standing calendar appointment with Heather, my daughter. Reminders of having quality get togethers with Carrie and Laura, the sweet daughters of Delano's.
Ok, so with all that, where am I going with all this?
Wonder where God fits into this?
Answer: He does not need a date on my calendar! I have given all to Him. He is my every moment coordinator. I try to practice "always looking to God", everyday, all the time. I do not always succeed. Some days are kinda jumbled up, but when I give Him His day with me, all seems so much smoother. Try it, it works!
The alpacas are certainly part of this orderly progression of my life. They are my "tranquila", my reminder to not be careless and to stay focused. At least that is why I think God put them in our lives. They certainly are treasures of His creation and because of their awesome nature, we are closer to Him.
MCMx
I was at home yesterday while Delano and Heather went to a FBI dental course on missing persons. It was quite intense two days for them. Sad that anyone has to study that topic, wouldn't you say?
However, I was watching a preacher on TV and he emphasized the use of a calendar to manage your time. He is so right. If we have so much on our plate and we have family that need our attnetion, we have to put our priorites in order: God is first, then family and then whatever. If you honor Him, He will put all the constellations in order for you to conquer, if you so desired!
I think even to have a spark of a memory to do a certain thing, to remember an event, to remember the proper sequence of orderliness is a gift from God. For if we rely only on our own "genius", we would certainly, in the end, have a chaotic life!
so, i got my calendar out and looked to see how complete it really is.
Sundays are always highlighted, some more than others when Delano is scheduled to serve at church. The pre-printed things like national and govenment holidays were plainly marked. Birthdays of some of the family were on there, but not complete, shame on Aunt C.
The alpaca related events were certainly noted. Our holidays that are way out in the year were plainly marked, but guess what was missing? A standing date that i should have with my husband, just the two of us. A dates to go visit my mother in Montgomery. A standing calendar appointment with Heather, my daughter. Reminders of having quality get togethers with Carrie and Laura, the sweet daughters of Delano's.
Ok, so with all that, where am I going with all this?
Wonder where God fits into this?
Answer: He does not need a date on my calendar! I have given all to Him. He is my every moment coordinator. I try to practice "always looking to God", everyday, all the time. I do not always succeed. Some days are kinda jumbled up, but when I give Him His day with me, all seems so much smoother. Try it, it works!
The alpacas are certainly part of this orderly progression of my life. They are my "tranquila", my reminder to not be careless and to stay focused. At least that is why I think God put them in our lives. They certainly are treasures of His creation and because of their awesome nature, we are closer to Him.
MCMx
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