The random thoughts of a thoughtful mind

Another "snow day"...only it didn't actually snow. There was a glaze on the backporch - enough to cause Jackson (the slightly overweight but ever-energetic Jack Russell) to slip when going outside this morning. I laughed at him as his paws kept failing him on the slick surface. I felt bad for laughing, but it was a rather comical sight to watch him trying to maneuver on the ice.

They closed the University last night in the anticipation of inclement weather. It seemed to have missed us, although I'm certainly not complaining because I've managed to not leave the house all day. That's unusual for my typically attention deficit personality. But I have to admit it's been rather enjoyable.

I can't remember the last time I woke up without an alarm - or the last time I've slept in until after 8. I'm usually up and ready long before the first signs of the sun. I sit in the green room each morning doing my quiet time. About mid-way through my devotions, I see hints of light - transforming from a dull grey to hints of colors showing signs of light on the horizon. Today, the light was peeking in through the blinds when I opened my eyes. It was a delightful surprise.

I'm thankful Ed is finally feeling better after a week of the world's worst flu. Of course he was acting as if no one on earth has ever been as sick as he. If I believed it was possible, I would think he got sick on purpose just so he wouldn't have to make a big deal about my birthday. I told him he owes me BIG TIME and better start planning my 30th bash for next year (not that I am really looking forward to turning 30, but I am hoping for a spectacular party). Sometimes I wonder why God made us so different. He hates celebrating his birthday. I count down to mine all year. Still, he has a year to plan for mine and I have a year to try not to make a big deal about his.

Yesterday I saw someone I went to high school with and he had a 9 month old baby girl. I had this moment of thinking how easy it is for people to procreate. It wasn't a moment of feeling sorry for myself. I never thought, "Why not us?" but it did put into perspective how Sovereign Adonai-Jehovah is - ordaining the conception of each and every one of us. I am truly humbled by the thought the He chose me, that before the foundations of the world He had in mind to see that I was formed for such a time as this.

These are just a few of the random thoughts of a thoughtful mind - or maybe someone who isn't used to being this lazy! Either way, enjoy!!!