I've had an enjoyable weekend, but I'm still not ready to start a new work week. (Part of it is because of the time-consuming menu I have to work with this week.)

Working outside the home is certainly not for me. I've only had a year and a half of it, and I'm already burned out. I had a lofty idea of working ten years, but I now realize how out of my element I am living in such a structured forty hours (every week). How do people do it?

It's good to see doors open and close; God uses all doors to instruct and prepare us for His purposed plan.

I am so thankful it is Friday. I am depleted.

For now I have many "front-burner obligations" on my plate. Seeing God's hand in this keeps me going. When I look back over the past nine months, I can only say, "To God be the glory, great things He hath done." What has been impossible is now possible-- none of this could I have accomplished.

That's the song in my heart as I move closer to His all-knowing plan.

What I said yesterday about making the day longer didn't work today--I overslept!

Well, today I am sixty. My dear daughter said (in her card) that sixty is the new thirty. That makes me younger than three-fourths of my children! I know what she meant, though, and appreciate her loving expression. I feel good about entering this new decade. In the twilight of my fifties I had some amazing things happen, and I want to use that as my springboard to begin this fresh start.

I know God will continue showing me His program and aiding me in my quest to live a life in complete balance.

I am finding out the only way to make the day longer is to get up earlier!

My blog has suffered from lack of time (and mental strength). I see some light coming through this long, (seemingly) never-ending tunnel, though--the long tunnel of my home-study courses. It will be a rewarding day when "Certified" is stamped over my name!

God keeps making His way known to me. I rest in that wonderful peace.

I am looking forward to a new lifestyle. I don't want to live in "tomorrow" but making plans is always in my head.

It makes the work of today enjoyable. It helps to see at least a bit of the big picture to keep the (positive) momentum up. I know God has His hand on my life, and I want to be ready when He says, "Now!"

It is a wonderful thing to know He is in control-- and I just have to remain faithful.

The weekend was unusal; and, of course, not long enough. My nose was in the books most of the time, and I still have so much to do. The good thing is I will be on the other side of this eventually--it's not a forever!

I keep praying for patience as God works out His perfect plan. There are things He wants to teach me on this new journey (my course studies), and I need to surrender my timing of wanting this tied up neatly before winter's end. Life right now is spinning again, and I need to slow down my wishes before I lose all semblance of well being.

Again, Father, I give my life to You.

I am feeling so much better; rest is a wonderful thing!

The scale hasn't moved in weeks. The last thirty pounds will not want to leave their happy home (of many years!) without a battle. I am in no hurry, other than wanting to bring my blood pressure lower and my cholesterol lower. My doctor thinks I need some help in those areas, but I still want to give my body a year to adjust, which means May 5.

I see all the positive things God has shown me; I know He will continue leading me.