irons in the fire

I'm not really sure where this post is going today.  I've had so much on my mind lately about everything....life, the biz, family, the house, friends, Bay, school, not enough sleep, you name it!!  Too many irons in the fire for sure.  I'd like to think it keeps me young, keeps me going, keeps me moving.  Yesterday, I was struggling with a very tough decision, one I admittedly was trying to make on my own.  Not on my own as in by myself without Duane, but as in not seeking God's help.  I took Bay for a walk (we go for an hour) and decided it was the perfect time to ask the Lord to help us.  To lead us in the right direction.  I feel like we've been on this path for so long going absolutely no where.  Lost.  Wandering.  We came to a fork in the road, turned left instead of right, and are trying to get back where we belong.  siiiiiiiigh.  It's been a long road to say the least. 

Today I received this wonderful quote from a dear friend of mine.  Maybe you know her...Angela, the owner of Unity Stamp Co.  Anyways, here's the quote:

"Often we allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. We lose many irreplaceable hours brooding over grievances that, in a year's time, will be forgotten by us and by everybody.

No, let us devote our life to worthwhile actions and feelings, to great thoughts, real affections and enduring undertakings." -Andre Maurois

 

Thank You, Angela, for emailing that one out today!  What an eye opener.  It made me remember Matthew 6:34 which reads: "So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."  I'm printing both of these out and placing them on my wall so I can read them everyday. 

 

As for the tough decision, well, I'll be back with more details about that another day.  Please pray for our family.  We really need it right now. 

 

Until then, enjoy your day.  :)

Comments

[aud]

My prayers are going up for you and your family, Sonda. I really like that quote your friend sent -- sometimes when we are so close to a situation, it's really hard to step back and get the perspective we need to realize that what we thought was a big deal is really nothing more than a small thing.

[Beth Root]

Sending you hugs and paryers for a heavy heart. Thinking of you today! Beth

[Danielle (vtpuggirl)]

Praying for you! I agree with that quote, each day does have enough trouble of it's own.

[Kay Sibley]

This is my mom's favorite verse:

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

I'll be praying for you and your family as you seek God's will.
♥♥ Kay

[Wendy Rago]

Sonda..I am sending prayers....I am just so very sad right now. Please let me know if you need anything my dear friend. (((hugs))) xoxoxo
Wendy

[kris]

sonda, as I'm going thru some tough times right now, your words in the last post were the perfect thing to read today. Knowing what you are going thru breaks my heart and we are praying for you every minute. God Bless, Kris from WT