Random Ramblings.

  So it's been awhile since I've taken the time to sit down & write. It's not that I haven't wanted to, its more like life was\is full and this took the back burner.

    But I'm currently working a 14+ hr. shift and Ms. Audrey is asleep. So I'm taking the time to sit down and put thoughts on "paper". Speaking of Ms. Audrey it astounds me how one can get attached to someone so quickly. She's 90 years young & strong. She amazes me quite often & I enjoy taking care of her. Even if sometimes she raises her voice & tells me "You already told me "no" too many times today."😂 Just in this short time here I feel like I've learned so much. 

My eyes have been opened to the reality in a deeper way that we can't hold onto things forever. 

That changes come whether we want them to or not. 

We're not in control as much as we'd like to think we are or want to be.

 The simple truth of slowing down and taking time to enjoy the beauty around you. 

We need each other.

 It's okay to need help and to allow others to care for you.

Say "thank-you" and be quick to say you're "sorry".

Coffee apparently is a wonderful thing. I have yet to be persuaded, but I love her reaction when I bring her some. =)

When life knocks you down, you don't complain, you get back up.

Being able to & enjoying reading is a wonderful thing when you spend most of your time sitting 

Make your backyard a beautiful haven. You and many others will enjoy it. (Deer included =)

 Give life all you've got!

So even though this summer looks somewhat different than I thought it would, with doing what I'm doing instead of babysitting. I know this is where God wants me. Right here. Right now.

Switching geers. Back in May when plans took an unexpected turn this became my theme song & has been even more so since. Maybe since that whole leaving things in His hands and not picking them up again does not come easy. 

Time and time again I brought my burdens
I prayed and prayed that I could lay them down
But walked away still bearing on my shoulders
A heaviness and heartache You never meant for me to carry 'round.

But there's peace when I leave it in Your hands
Sweet peace when I leave it in Your hands
Just leave it there and never pick it up again
There's peace when I leave it in Your hands.

I wouldn't say I've gained a lot of wisdom
Oh, but I have learned this much along the way
Lord, that You are always there to bear my burdens
At first I might not feel it but if I learn to trust You, come what may, I'll find...

When I'm tempted to doubt and question You
Lord, just keep reminding me.

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Just leave it there and never pick it up again
There's peace when I leave it in Your hands.

That time still turned out wonderful although quite different. I got to have a childhood dream come true & experience the islands of Chincoteague & Assateague! Seeing wild ponies made it complete.

Then the quite unexpected... Pretty sure I've never even dreamed of doing this. We got to go deep sea fishing & I was hooked. 😉 Seeing whales, albino whales, dolphins, & the stunning sunrise were definitely a highlight. The best part of all was seeing how God worked it all out & enjoying the people I was with.

P.S. If you ever get the chance to go deep sea fishing, go. =)

Random advice. Starting a new job & being a leader at VBS the same week is not necessarily a smart thing to do. But I made it through & I think it's safe to say those 16 or so energetic children enjoyed their week. (I did also, just not in the way they did ☺)

  Summer is flying by like usual but I'm trying my best to soak it all in. Enjoying the gift of connecting with friends from near & far!

 May y'all know that peace that comes from leaving it all in His hands!

      Til next time, the caregiver 

P.S.S.

Because... Normal is a setting on a dryer, laughter is good medicine, golf cart rides are fun, & this girl is a ray of sunshine!