I don’t have anything deep, theological, or even particularly spiritual to say this morning. I am pooped. Last week was put the pedal to the metal, burn the candle at both ends and the middle busy. As most know, we had Vacation Bible School last week, and it went really, really well. We had a good group of kids and helpers, decent attendance, and no major crises. Yay!
Work was busy too. I usually take off the week of VBS, but was not able to this week, as we just happen to be in our busiest time of the year. My guys are all on 6 day weeks now; we run a crew 7 days a week, but this week my guys each had to work 6 of the 7. My day consisted of rolling out of my door at 515 AM to begin the process of getting the crew ready to take care of business, then spending the bulk of the day taking care of it. I usually have a couple of guys working until 7 or 8 at night, so my day in theory last as long as theirs does. Usually the late guys are all prepared to just take care of business by late afternoon, so mostly I am just sort of on standby in case there is a problem. This is a good thing, because VBS started at 630 every night until 830. This put us home usually around 900.
Oh, and two days we still did our singing/devotional down at the assisted living center, between work and VBS.
Also, my poor Mother in law tried to food process her finger last week, and has to be doctored every night with a new bandage. I am the only non squeamish one around with any sense, so that task fell to me. Then, we would head home and have a bite of something to eat, and then bedtime.
Today, I am back at the work routine, but really plan to take an early day. An early day is when I do to the house and work from there via phone and laptop; I still have a crew out there running around.
Pooped I say!
August 5, 2017 at 08:26
You deserve a rest. Bless your heart for giving so much of yourself to the youth of your church.
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August 5, 2017 at 08:30
Thanks Kathy. Rest? What’s that LOL. Honestly, that’s just not how The Lord made me, I guess. I have been going full throttle for so many years it just seems natural to me.
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August 5, 2017 at 08:54
I totally relate. When I retired last fall I felt like part of me was missing. Some of us are made to be busy all the time. I hope I never stop.
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August 5, 2017 at 08:56
Well, in your case staying busy seems to be just the ticket! As the saying goes, use it or lose it!
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August 5, 2017 at 08:56
Amen! I’m not ready to lose it yet.
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August 5, 2017 at 08:42
God bless you for being so dedicated!!! God will reward you greatly for it.
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August 5, 2017 at 08:44
Thanks C.C
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August 5, 2017 at 08:57
Lol…If you noticed that I have been a bit distant, it is because I know and share your pain. But alas…we will overcome.
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August 5, 2017 at 09:10
Yessir, we will. I take some comfort that as long as I am working His plan, and not mine, He won’t let me down. He’s got this.
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August 5, 2017 at 09:04
What’s that saying, “No rest for the wicked?” Better get some rest, Wally. 🙂 I need to go sit down. You made me tired. lol
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August 5, 2017 at 09:11
Well I am about to semi chill here in just a bit. I am technically working, but am heading to the house and will be working from my recliner. I can do what I need to do today via phone and laptop.
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August 5, 2017 at 09:17
Wally ~ you ain’t goin’ to be any good to no one if you don’t take care of yourself. Praying for supernatural rest for you.
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August 5, 2017 at 09:20
Thanks, Don. Eh, like I told Kathy, it’s just what I do. I have been at full tilt for my whole life it seems, and don’t really know how to not do it that way. Although, it does seem to be not as easy as it used to be LOL.
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August 5, 2017 at 09:47
LOL. God bless your energy and commitment to your calling.
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August 5, 2017 at 10:19
Take a break my friend, even God rested on that 7th day. 😉
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August 5, 2017 at 10:23
Tis true. Perhaps I will
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August 5, 2017 at 11:06
Nothing un-spiritual about this at all Wally! Thanks be to God that He has given you abundant opportunity – not to mention energy, enthusiasm and commitment! – to serve those around you in your day to day vocations ☺
I think we sometimes make the mistake of thinking that our day-to-day toil is less important, less “spiritual” than “Kingdom” work, but biblically speaking, there is no distinction. *Whatever* we do, we do it unto the Lord. A humble life of service to others – regardless of what form that service takes – is a noble calling indeed.
I pray that you are able to take some rest – especially some Sabbath rest, which is nothing less than resting confidently in your Jesus.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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August 5, 2017 at 11:23
Thanks Anita, that was extremely encouraging. I am semi chilling as we speak. Working technically, but by phone and laptop from the recliner!
Excellent point, by the way about “whatever.” I suppose we forget that sometimes, that anything we do is a work for the Lord.
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August 5, 2017 at 11:39
Excellent! Chill away, my friend ☺
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August 5, 2017 at 14:33
add doc wally to the resume 🙂
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August 5, 2017 at 14:39
I owe that one to my mother, Julie. We never had any money, or insurance, so as long as everything seemed to be still attached, she didn’t take me to doctors hardly at all. I sort of learned to fend for myself on that count. I am pretty handy with a first aid kit!
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August 5, 2017 at 14:46
sounds like us …and I just happen to say, “spit on it, rub a little dirt on it, and go on!!!!”
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August 5, 2017 at 14:57
That’s about it lol
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August 5, 2017 at 17:45
I feel like a wimp…..
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August 5, 2017 at 17:46
Or, maybe you are just smart?
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August 6, 2017 at 23:00
Praying for you
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August 7, 2017 at 04:52
Thanks. Like you, I like to go harder than I ought to sometimes.
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August 7, 2017 at 12:45
All the more we need others’ prayers when we go all out!
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