The first hint of autumn has made its tentative appearance this weekend! The trees have yet to don their festive leaf-colors, but today's grey coolness following the storm whispers the promise of more to come.
I sit out on my tiny balcony perch tonight with a cup of tea, to wind down from the energy-draining Sunday busyness that those in Christian service know so well:
- Drove my 89-year-old neighbor to church.
- Played piano for the children's Sunday School opening.
- Assisted in the 4-&-5-year old class (Discussing God's creation of the animals: "God's plan is that elephants have baby elephants and monkeys have baby monkeys. And what do you think tigers have?" "STRIPES!" Well, yes.......).
- Sang in the choir for the morning worship service.
- Made red beans & rice and chocolate cupcakes for the college student supper.
- Attended choir practice.
- Played the offertory solo for the evening service.
- Ate with the college students.
- The End.
I confess, I so often imagine when cooking breakfast or conducting other home activities, that if you were here I would be able to serve you, encourage you, make your day a little brighter, a little smoother. I envy those women who have legitimate reasons to decline extra claims on their time: "My family is top-priority. I'm sorry I can't help with that right now." I can say no such thing, and so it's that much easier to end up over-committing myself to the detriment of my health and sanity!
Praying for you, wherever you are, as we head into the new work-week. May God strengthen your heart, your mind, your voice, and your hands as you follow His leading.
- Your Evenstar
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