Bring it on...

I have had so many little things piling up on me, that keep going wrong, it is almost getting humorous now (and so far for me, they have been very little). It is so obvious to me that Satan is trying to break me down by putting little road blocks in my way to frustrate me and see if I will break down, or lose my cool that maybe I won't go on this wonderful trek to Wyoming. I know that must mean it will be a great uplifting trip.

Just to mention a few... See the pretty little speckles of "OSHA YELLOW" on our dark grey car? Well that was what I found when I left work one day this week. They were painting on the back side of the building (which is a regular occurrence) but some how this time the wind changed and all the cars on the front side of the building were dusted yellow. They will make it right, but what a hassle, that I don't have time to deal with right now.

Another little annoyance, I had to deliver something for work yesterday, and I drove right by Costco... so on the way back, I thought I would just run in and pick up my contacts and dog food... that I HAD to have before Sunday and had no idea when I would be able to go get them. I knew it would only take a couple of minutes. When I approached the eye counter, the guy looks up my account and tells me my eye exam expired 3 days ago and he wouldn't give me my contacts. UGGGGG!! REALLY?? It was an ordeal, but I managed to get some samples to tide me over until we get back and I can deal with it then. And managed to keep my cool, but I am sure my frustration showed on my face.

Annoyed yet? Here's another jab... I got stung by a bee right in the face this morning. It hurt, but luckily I am not allergic, but the entire left side of my face is numb, with the exception of an annoying stinging sensation and a red swollen spot. Nice, perfect for wed youth group tonight. No pictures, palllleease!

How about just one more annoyance... I was trying to get some water on our lawn that is so thirsty since every has been gone working and neglected it. And I was on the phone and looked out and the "she thinks your tractors sexy" tractor had skipped track! It was spinning in now what was watered down to a big mud hole. YUK!

That wasn't the worst part... I went out to rescue it and I got muddy, then stepped in dog poo, then Taylor came out to help me and she got muddy feet, then she slipped in the mud and got mud on her side. Ugggg... not a problem, just so annoying. I almost never jumps track, why today?

It's been one thing right after another around here.

But, I am cheerful and happy.

So glad I have a sexy tractor and a lawn to water.

Blessed that I have eyes that need contacts.

And so thankful for a nice car to drive everywhere.

There have been so many more things, and I am sure there will be many more to come. But I know it is my trials that help strengthen me.

I know that I have help from God to face anything that comes my way, if I would but ask for it.

And he lifts me and comforts me in all things.

I am so grateful!

But this adversity stuff can stop now...

Excuses, excuses, excuses...

Why there are there no journal entries?

Here are my lame excuses, or really what I've been up to.

• My camera died that I keep in my purse to document the moments of my life, and I keep forgetting to charge the battery... sometimes it's just those pics I took that remind me of what to journal.


• My strong silent mysterious man had some dental surgery done, not that he will let me nurture him, but I spent allot of time and energy trying anyway.


• Sewing more trek clothing, (borderline professional seamstress now - minus the paycheck).
• Worrying about my brother in the hospital with kidney stones in both kidneys. So thankful for Joanna, she has been there for him all the way. Today he is home and she is having surgery, praying for a quick recovery for her.
  
• Trying to find all the little things we need to pack for Trek, sunscreen, flashlight, batteries (oh that was 3 trips to the store... long story, and according to my ssmm, I still didn't get it right, ugggg).
• Walking, walking, walking... working out... I have actually finished each week and built up to week for of a series... lifetime first for me, I usually quit at week one. Drinking tons of water. My sis is keeping me going, we send subliminal messages "are you drinking?" via email... I love my Sis, what a great example to me!


• Working, working, working... I forgot how tiring it was to work full time, my brain is fried. When did I havc time to cook and clean and do laundry?


• Watching my house fall apart... I forgot how much I was able to get done working from home.


• Meetings and more meetings... Ugggg!


• Family night at the senior home in our pioneer clothing... that was fun. They are so sweet, they asked questions and the teenager was right in the answering most of them. He has been on a stake committee planning the pioneer trek, so he knew way more than me! I love going to visit the seniors.

• Grocery shopping... I have bought more groceries with the teenager working full time than ever! He packs big lunches, and he eat big dinners, and hasn't skipped breakfast since he started work! WOW, and grocery shopping is NOT something I enjoy YUK! I am going every three-four days for what would last us two weeks before! He must have been eating out more than we thought... riding in with Dad he has no vehicle with him... so that might be a clue.
• Tomorrow I am home all day and can really try and get things in order.... yay!
• It's not as crazy as it could be... but just crazy enough.
• The dogs are SOOOO HAPPY I am home, they have missed me working out of the house all the time lately... they are stuck to me like glue.