Again...

Another week has gone by and I still haven't taken time to sit down and do some quality writing. And again it's not because I don't want to but because I haven't had a spare minute. Ok, that could be a lie since I went straight home from work Friday evening and promptly took a 2 hour nap. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oooo, what an exciting way to spend a Friday night-asleep! (*sarcasm*) Blogging would have been more fun than that!" but there is a good reason why I took that nap. I. was. tired.

See, for the past few weeks I've been running myself to death trying to work my insurance job, take care of church stuff, take care of people and catch a few hours of sleep/eat time for myself. Seriously, I've been getting like 3 or 4 hours of sleep every night. Hence, the nap. Obviously, it isn't working. I'm not getting enough sleep and the effort I'm putting forth trying to keep up with everything leaves me dishing out only 60% of poor quality to each one. So now I'm putting effort into trying to eval the best way to get everything done, with excellence, successfully.

It may be a while before I figure this out...

Until then,
~B
[Jesus said] Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Matthew 11:28-30

Do You Ever...

Feel like you live in a vortex? Spinning round and round while the life is being sucked out of you?

That's what I feel today. Most of the time I love my life but days like these make me wonder if it's worth it. My never-ending "To Do" list became even longer (is that possible?) last night and today I must have just woken up on the wrong side of the bed (now that I have one that has 2 sides).

Just a bit overwhelmed... I'm sure it will pass in due time. It's just one of those "off" weeks. So pray.

I need this Rita Springer song to be real for me today...

Worth It All

I don't understand Your ways
Oh but I will give You my song
Give You all of my praise
You hold on to all my pain
With it You are pulling me closer
And pulling me into Your ways

Now around every corner
And up every mountain
I'm not looking for crowns
Or the water from fountains
I'm desperate in seeking, frantic believing
That the sight of Your face
Is all that I need
I will say to You

It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it
It's gonna be worth it all
I believe this


Blessings,
B
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17
(I need this today.)

I Know, I Know

I actually need to write something of substance. But it's not gonna happen for a few days. I'm leaving in just a few to head to Arlington to see Z, I mean, test out a new bed and then tomorrow he's bringing it (provided I like it) up here and we're spending the weekend together we're gonna hang out this weekend (edited for my mother's fragile heart).

But don't worry, the promised and long awaited posts are coming. Just more slowly than I thought.

It's days like these that I love my life...

Blessings for a restoring weekend,
Bethany
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Speechless

A quick update about my Friday:

This morning was pretty dull. (I know that makes you want to read more, right???) We found out some news in the office but other than that, things were pretty much on the same monotony level as they usually are-BORING! While at lunch, I ran an errand and then went home to gather my stuff for my trip to Grandma's. Z & I texted while I was gone and as usual, he had me beaming from ear to ear. I'm telling ya, when you decide to wait on the Lord to send you the right one, you better get ready because when He does it, He does it RIGHT. So I get my things together and, running about 10 minutes late, make a quick tomato sandwich (which I've had every day for lunch this week and I LOVE) and head back to the office. As I'm coming in, a co-worker who's leaving for lunch says "I know something you don't know" and that scares me to death. I'm one of those people who imagines the worst possible thing that could happen so I'm anxious to get back in the office. When I walk through the door, I look at my desk and there they sit:

A dozen red roses.
My heart is pounding and I'm glistening (as we Southern girls do) and I read the card as everyone ooo's and ahhh's over them and it is the sweetest card with the perfect note from Z. I can't believe he sent me flowers-roses at that! I don't know what I did to deserve them but appreciate them so much. More importantly, I appreciate him-the way he treats me like a lady, respects me, wants to do for me, accepts me just as I am. Those of you who know me know I've never known a man like him who treats me the way I feel I should be but Z is definitely that man. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for having him in my life and though we took a huge risk even meeting each other, it's a risk I would gladly take again and again. Knowing him is worth it.

So I just wanted to share how blessed I am to have such a wonderful man in my life. Z proves that it's so worth it to wait for what God has destined for you. Sometimes He has to use incomprehensible ways to get it to you, but He will. And when He does, be ready to be overwhelmed!

Blessings to you all,
~B
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17

Please Forgive Me, I Know Not What I Do

When I typed yesterday's post, I really meant what I said about more being on the end of my fingertips. But last night, my eyelids won out. I had actually been very productive during the first part of the evening-eating a healthy dinner of beef tips and rice (cooked in my lovely new crockpot-why did it take me so long to buy one? The thing is the best innovation for working women EVER! I can't tell you how it warmed my heart-& tummy-to come home to smelling dinner cooking and ready to eat.) and then taking care of some business items that needed my attention. But then, at 7:30, it hit me-my body began feeling heavy and my eyelids began to droop. Not wanting to desert my workout, I decided to nap from 7:30 - 8:00 and then get up, exercise, clean up the house and get ready for my visit to Grandmother's. But no, I woke up at 8, talked to Z for a bit, went back to sleep until 10:45, talked to Z some more and went to bed. So not a productive evening. And I so wanted to share with you all too! Oh well, the past is the past and I'll try to do better this weekend. Perhaps I'll come up with some good material while relaxing in Henderson with Grandmother. Her mock lasagna is sure get my creative juices stirring!

You guys behave, enjoy your Friday & have a fun, fabulous weekend! Can't wait to get you all caught up on things in lovely Paris!

Love to all,
~B
The LORD your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with his love, He will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3:17