Good morning, friends. Today is September 8, 2013. "We do not remember days, we remember moments." - Cesare Pavese Soccer season is upon us, and I was so delighted to attend Addi’s soccer game on a beautiful Saturday morning. Being that she has just moved up to the next level of play, we weren’t quite sure how Addi was going to react to being the youngest on her team. We got our answer – she scored 2 goals! She also took a soccer ball to the stomach that knocked the wind out of her at one point in the game, but after drying off some tears, she was back in with her game face on. Very proud of this child. So happy to be witnessing her progress and development. Awesome. Our established neighborhood had a block party yesterday, and it was nice to see some young children running around the culdesac. I miss our old neighbors, the Eszenyi’s, who just recently moved after being here many, many years, but the lovely young couple that they sold to were in attendance with their 18-month old son, Rudy. This little guy has some real spunk, and it was delightful seeing him take over the place – Rudy is in charge! So cute. I felt good yesterday and counted my blessings for being able to attend these two events. I had to unfortunately not attend my nephew’s 2nd birthday party, but I am going to see little Gavin on Monday for a more intimate visit. I was just afraid to be around a large crowd of people being the germi-phob that I am, nowadays. And I also did not attend the Mass of Healing at St. Edward Catholic Church in my honor, but for a very different reason. After much thought, I felt I wasn’t strong enough emotionally to attend. I get somewhat emotional even attending regular mass – it’s just because of my closeness to God and my daily acknowledgement of my own mortality—but I knew I would be quite emotional during this very intimate mass, and thus I did not go. I don’t like “losing it” in public, and I knew I would. But I wish to thank the Al Umfleet Family and the Joe Hill Family for being so kind to have this mass of healing for me. I love you for it, Nettie, Amanda, and families. And all the prayers that were sent mean the world to me and humble my soul. Thank you. Wishing all of you a very blessed Sunday. Blessings abound each and every day – make them count by being mindful of them. Love to all. EXCERPT from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young” “September 8: Accept each day exactly as it comes to you. By that I mean not only the circumstances of your day but also the condition of your body. Your assignment is to trust Me absolutely, resting in My sovereignty and faithfulness. On some days, your circumstances and your physical condition feel out of balance: The demands on you seem far greater than your strength. Days like that present a choice between two alternatives – giving up and relying on Me. Even if you wrongly choose the first alternative, I will not reject you. You can turn to Me at any point, and I will help you crawl out of the mire of discouragement. I will infuse My strength into you moment by moment, giving you all that you need for this day. Trust Me by relying on My empowering Presence.”
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:43:24 +0000
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