So Much To Do

Even though time feels like it is inching by at this point I still feel like there is not enough time to get everything done. I guess it's the pressure. I'm trying to get caught up on my work, think through the days and weeks to come, make arrangements, and take care of our vehicle situation. I think I finally found a good replacement van, but I still need to work that out (you can pray for wisdom). I also need to sell my truck (feel free to pass along this ad to anyone who might want a good little truck!).

It was a hard day, more for Leslie than for me. I find it harder to be at work each day and keep my mind focused while I am there. I've never been more thankful to be surrounded by so many caring people at work. Everyone always asks for an update and encourages me with their comittment to prayer.

I'm really trying not to let my stress overflow to our family. I found myself yelling at McGrooter this evening and then having to go back and apologize. He responded, "I'll always forgive you. You're my dad!" I felt like crying like a baby. It's a good lesson for me to see grace in the lives of my kids.

I'm thankful too for the grace I experience in my relationship with Leslie. Even in the midst of such a hard time, she is so caring with me. She accepts my clumsy words with such graciousness.

I, once again, am comforted by words from the Heidelberg Catechism:

Question 1. What is thy only comfort in life and death?

Answer: That I with body and soul, both in life and death, (a) am not my own, (b) but belong unto my faithful Saviour Jesus Christ; (c) who, with his precious blood, has fully satisfied for all my sins, (d) and delivered me from all the power of the devil; (e) and so preserves me (f) that without the will of my heavenly Father, not a hair can fall from my head; (g) yea, that all things must be subservient to my salvation, (h) and therefore, by his Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, (i) and makes me sincerely willing and ready, henceforth, to live unto him. (j)