It figures.
We are two weeks away from having enough money saved up to put a down payment on a new (used) car for Scott and his steering goes out.
Really?
We were driving home Friday and 1/4 of a mile from the house, it peters out. Scott had it towed to our favorite mechanic, but since it was Friday and they only have one tech. on Saturday, we still do not know what the prognosis is...I am not looking forward to finding out how much this repair is going to cost.
Ugh!
We want to sell this car as soon as possible. It has not been a good car (riddled with issues, etc.), but hopefully, it will perform better for someone else. The used car we bought before that threw a rod and was rendered useless at 84,000 miles. Let us hope that this next one is a better investment...
Then I was reminded in the sermon today that more than 80% of the world's population lives on $10 a day (globalissues.org).
How can I complain? I am safe. I am loved. I have water to drink. I have $11.37 in my wallet. I need to stop feeling sorry for myself.
Looks like a new car is the least of me worries. I need a new attitude.
Can you relate?
Amberly
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Monday, February 3, 2014
Sleep Deprivation
I had the honor of being a counselor at Hume Lake Christian Camp this weekend. I had eight junior high girls in my cabin and once there, we enjoyed the snow, great worship, unhealthy snacks, fun games, and one another's company.
The one thing I did NOT enjoy was the nighttime. Despite the small windows of sleep the schedule allowed, one of the girls in my cabin refused to let me sleep.
The first morning she awoke at 5 a.m. and walked around the room until I finally mandated that she return to her bed.
The next night, she "lost" her pillow a few times and in order to find it, she turned on the main light three times (once at 1:15, once at 2:18, and once at 3:37). I finally offered her my pillow to STOP her insanity.
I nearly got ugly.
You see, I need my sleep. I can run a small country when I have sufficient sleep. I cannot even run myself without sleep.
Psalm 4:8 reminds me, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
I love that God not only promises us sleep, but rest... we need only acquiesce to His "making" us find safety in Him.
Are you having trouble sleeping? Is it insomnia or a lack of trust? Or a seventh grader who is restless? No matter the cause, the solution is God's peace.
Sleep sweet.
Amberly
The one thing I did NOT enjoy was the nighttime. Despite the small windows of sleep the schedule allowed, one of the girls in my cabin refused to let me sleep.
The first morning she awoke at 5 a.m. and walked around the room until I finally mandated that she return to her bed.
The next night, she "lost" her pillow a few times and in order to find it, she turned on the main light three times (once at 1:15, once at 2:18, and once at 3:37). I finally offered her my pillow to STOP her insanity.
I nearly got ugly.
You see, I need my sleep. I can run a small country when I have sufficient sleep. I cannot even run myself without sleep.
Psalm 4:8 reminds me, "In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety."
I love that God not only promises us sleep, but rest... we need only acquiesce to His "making" us find safety in Him.
Are you having trouble sleeping? Is it insomnia or a lack of trust? Or a seventh grader who is restless? No matter the cause, the solution is God's peace.
Sleep sweet.
Amberly
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