Unplanned Events

Just when I thought life was calming down, a series of unplanned events took over! A funeral
-an unplanned event -A dear saint that I worked with for many years went to be with the Lord. I went to her calling hours on Friday night. And while we will miss her she was so ready to join her Savior in heaven. This was followed by dinner with old friends
-an unplanned event -I spent a fantastic 3 hours evening with pastor friends that I used to serve with. We talked about the past & the future and laughed & laughed, it was great medicine for the soul. As I was leaving I got a phone call that my husband, Greg was in an accident on the farm.
-an unplanned event- This began a long chain of phone calls and updates. There was an explosion on a burn pile Greg was tending. He was transported from one hospital to another one, that was a burn center. His lungs were clear and all burns are second degree. It could have been much worse. He is very blessed. However, he will be uncomfortable for a while. As this unplanned week-end continued, I found myself on a plane headed for Ohio. Then a long drive the next day back to NC (Greg can't drive due to the pain meds)
A planned event -My daughters boyfriend had flown into town from Kansas City. I had planned events for us to do to get to know him better, groceries were bought for special meals... (now all going uncooked) as the unplanned quickly took over the planned.
A planned event -I had plans for church, guest coming, a missions presentation to give... again the unplanned took over the planned...
-an unplanned event- I took a nice nap today (I very rarely nap) It was a welcome unplanned event!
I am thankful that I can trust in the Lord who knows all of my planned and unplanned events and gives me strength for all of them! Read James 4:14.... How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow?

Out of Sorts!

It has been a strange week. After returning from three back-to-back trips I find myself a bit out of sorts...
Today I had less things to take to church than any other Sunday since we began Hope. I usually trudge in with 2 pull along crates, clothes etc.. Today I had only a couple of folders and can you believe I forgot 1/2 of them at the house! It was also my first Sunday after our move from the theater at Hope church to the school. I didn't know where anything was. Everyone did a fantastic job while I was gone, but still I'm out of sorts.
Right before my travels I had to put our dog of 13 years to sleep. And as much as I thought I was prepared it was still hard. I have found myself all week looking at the door waiting on my dog, but she is not here... Out of sorts....
After no TV for at least 2 weeks, I think it is all a bit depressing! Four celebs died while I was out of the country, scandals hit the news and John & Kate are separating! And I am out of sorts...
Greg is out on a trip, my air conditioner broke and Alysse started a big project upstairs and we have been painting and re-doing furniture and the upstairs feels like a bomb went off My home is out of sorts & so am I ...
A lot happened in a few days. I know I will get back into the swing, but for now I am out of sorts. I talk a lot about unconditional love, grace & mercy (for others) But I must admit, I am a performance driven gal and I am so glad that the Lord loves me when I'm on my game and when I'm simply... out of sorts!