Monday

It's 6 AM and Zach just left with Matt to go surf at Creek. They are meeting Nips there and Zach is just stoked to go at this hour and be there with the guys. I stress a little. I can only give the speach about respecting the ocean so many time.s Don't turn your back on a wave. Stay with Matt & Nips. Heads up! Keep your leash SECURELY fastened to your ankle. Who am I kidding? How many times does he have to hear it? I guess giving him reminders can't hurt and it sure mankes me feel better.

Prayer is so essential right now. Everytime i feel scattered and I am trying to do this and do that and doing dong doing everything myself I have to stop and I do realize that I need to get quiet and just pray for some perspective. God patiently waits for my rants to finish and MY "best" plans to be made and I know that He knows I will ultimately end up getting quiet and coming to Him in prayer and that is exactly what I do. Everything calms down. I get centered (sounds so Zen - nothing New Age about me). I pray. I gain perspective. Everything is better. I am happier.

Remember to slow down. I know we are all busy (especially now) and life can get the best of us most of the time. Just keep in the back of your mind that you have an alternate way to prioritize your days and your life. You can pray consistently and ask God to keep you focused and on task. If you are resting in Him then life WILL be easier. Trust me. I have tried to do this alone. I can do anything after all. I learned the hard way. Now, I get flustered and frustrated sometimes BUT if I stop to think why I feel that way it is because I have been out of prayer and not allowed myself the quiet time I need and God WANTS me to have.

I took the boys out of school today. Nate and Jax have been having a hard time with our situation and I am not around very much so I thought I would take them to The Happiest Place On Earth for the day and just have a great time! Matt and Jen are coming too and it will be nice and cool today! I know the boys will have a great time and normally I would never take them out of school right now BUT life is not normal SO THERE!!!

Gary had an okay weekend and we had our Annual Baseball Friends Christmas Party last night. The guys hung out in the bedroom with Gary all afternoon and evening and that was awesome for Gary. The kids ran wild and the Moms enjoyed some cocktails and laughs. After everything we go through we both realize how important it is to just be with friends and enjoy our time together.

Gary's Mom is leaving this morning and Gary is having a hard time with her departure. He realizes it might be the last time he sees her and those "eye opening" moments can be so overwhelming. I told him not to think about it (I know - not practical or logical) and that she will hopefully get back out here soon with his Dad in tow.

I am going to lay back down for another half hour before I have to get up and get ready for the day.
Have a great Monday and remember to pray!

Love,
L