A few mumblings or rumblings before I go to bed. I'll admit that I'm a tiny bit ashamed that I wrote absolutely nothing about the fabulous and historic inauguration, nor am I writing about the Iraqi elections. I'm paying attention to it all, I'm excited by it all, but I'm not sure I can say anything better or more eloquently than what's already out there. Instead, you're stuck with navel-gazing.
- Today was one of those days when I think, "Some day I'll stop being anxious about silly stuff. I'll stop being scared, and I'll stop letting that frustrate me." That being scared/ being frustrated thing gains nothing; I do admit that I'm getting better at bringing myself back from there quickly. But when, oh when, will I get better about not even letting myself go there?
- I've had a more than a few moments in the last week when I've realized that so many of the things that I put my heart into- and that I think are often not noticed- are indeed being noticed. While trying to be a good mentor/ teacher/ leader is often reward in and of itself, it's nice to know that the fact that I'm busting it to do those things actually is catching the attention of The Powers That Be.
- It's been a long, long time since I've lived with a kitten. Sometimes it's very interesting. This week someone lost her late-night mousie toy privileges when it cost me an hour of sleep. Naughty!
- Happiness and contentment have been dominant themes in my life of late. Some things that would ordinarily scare me- on a personal level- are actually sources of peace and strength. It's an intriguing place to be. I like it.
- God works so, so mysteriously. Yet again, prayers have been answered in intriguing and amazing ways- and in exactly the time frame I "felt" they would be. There's one more big one sitting out there right now awaiting an answer, and I can't wait to see what God has in store.
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