What a day!

Today has been what seems like a roller coaster. I'm sitting here wondering when God is going to let me get off. It was a good day but there have been so many emotions today that I think I just need to go out in the backyard & just sit to enjoy the cool crisp night, look up at the stars & just BE. This morning I discovered that a friend of our's mom passed away last night. She had been sick for a very long time. I am glad for her because I know she is at our Father's side tonight, but I still feel sad. Then shortly there after I found out a member of our church has leukemia. You know, it's always a shock to us, but God is so in control of things. This man, may not even realize it, but the impact he & his family have had on my life is unforgettable. I will never forget when I first met them. I guess really they were the first family that I ever remembering making a decision to follow Christ as an adult. Still to this day, I even remember the baptism. Isn't it funny how memories are stored? I don't ever tell people enough how much they mean to me. So, now that God has my attention, I've been thinking of some special people today. Then when the boys & I were trying to do some math it seemed that we were making a break through. YEAH!!!! Not but a few short hours later one son decided that today would be a good day to try and push mamma to her limits. Now, if you know me, you know that I can take a lot (sometimes). I will give him credit. He was a very determined little boy. He kept acting up all afternoon. What happened to my sweet little angel? Tonight at church we had a guest speaker. WOW. God sent him to us straight from the throne room. It was exciting & very convicting all at the same time. It's been a long time since I've been convicted like I was tonight. Even my precious little disprespectful son realized that Jesus wouldn't want us acting the way that we have been. So, now I look to the list of things still to be done before I can rest my head on my pillow. My mind is mush & I am asking for extra guidance to get it all done according to His will.
Sorry to ramble, there is just a lot on my mind tonight & this seemed like a good way to release some of it. Sweet dreams my friends. May you rest in peace tonight & know that it came from our heavenly father (what an awesome thought.) -Charity