LET THE INSANITY BEGIN!
OK, this doesn't rank right up there with the "best-laid plans of mice and men", but today the insanity starts at the Allen house. Today, the contractors show up to begin the remodeling project. The project that's run us out of our own room and upstairs to the guest room as of last night. One of the major pieces of the project was supposed to be here by now...it's arrived at the Port of Houston...but it's being held up by Customs Agents (seems a little mysterious, doesn't it). Anyway, without a completion date in sight, it starts today. PRESSURE POINT #1.
Then, there's the trip scheduled to Oklahoma City for a few days sandwiched within the confines of a week...while the project goes on...for the birth of our first grandchild...who was scheduled to come on the 12th, when we planned to be there...but, is making it known, she wants to arrive early. PRESSURE POINT #2.
Oh, did I mention Susan's surgery? Already been postponed once, due to an ear infection. Foot surgery. In a boot for 2 months. While we live upstairs. PRESSURE POINT #3.
Wait, there's got to be something I'm forgetting. Oh yeah, it's Christmas, that blessed time of year when everyone worships at the mall of their choice. Peace on earth, good will toward men. PRESSURE POINT #4.
I've been searching for a month-long mission trip that I could convince God to convict me to go on, but so far He's been zero help. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. (this scripture was not given in reference to the bed upstairs).
I know you're asking, "Why are you doing all this at once? I thought you were smarter than that?". The answer is simple: Sometimes you can plan all you want, but things happen when they happen. You can't really plan for a major piece of a remodel to be scheduled to go into New York harbor when a hurricane is hitting it, or for custom agents to hold it up at the Port of Houston. You can't plan for babies that decide their due dates may just not fit their style. You can't plan for surgeries that are needed, preferably, before the year's end. Christmas, yeah, it's always on December 25th, but it always stressful anyway.
But, here's what you can do..."Let the peace of Christ RULE in your hearts". That word "rule" means to umpire. To keep your emotions in line. To throw a flag for any "Unsportsmanlike conduct" or for any "false starts' or "jumping offsides". You INVITE Him to umpire, and He keeps things from getting out of hand.
You can throw your Challenge Flag, but I wouldn't suggest it. Ask the coach of the Lions.
Then, there's the trip scheduled to Oklahoma City for a few days sandwiched within the confines of a week...while the project goes on...for the birth of our first grandchild...who was scheduled to come on the 12th, when we planned to be there...but, is making it known, she wants to arrive early. PRESSURE POINT #2.
Oh, did I mention Susan's surgery? Already been postponed once, due to an ear infection. Foot surgery. In a boot for 2 months. While we live upstairs. PRESSURE POINT #3.
Wait, there's got to be something I'm forgetting. Oh yeah, it's Christmas, that blessed time of year when everyone worships at the mall of their choice. Peace on earth, good will toward men. PRESSURE POINT #4.
I've been searching for a month-long mission trip that I could convince God to convict me to go on, but so far He's been zero help. Oh, tidings of comfort and joy. (this scripture was not given in reference to the bed upstairs).
I know you're asking, "Why are you doing all this at once? I thought you were smarter than that?". The answer is simple: Sometimes you can plan all you want, but things happen when they happen. You can't really plan for a major piece of a remodel to be scheduled to go into New York harbor when a hurricane is hitting it, or for custom agents to hold it up at the Port of Houston. You can't plan for babies that decide their due dates may just not fit their style. You can't plan for surgeries that are needed, preferably, before the year's end. Christmas, yeah, it's always on December 25th, but it always stressful anyway.
But, here's what you can do..."Let the peace of Christ RULE in your hearts". That word "rule" means to umpire. To keep your emotions in line. To throw a flag for any "Unsportsmanlike conduct" or for any "false starts' or "jumping offsides". You INVITE Him to umpire, and He keeps things from getting out of hand.
You can throw your Challenge Flag, but I wouldn't suggest it. Ask the coach of the Lions.
Wait! Your first grandchild...is this recent? Always enjoy your blog!
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