My life consists of (school) meetings, it seems. I have another one tonight so will miss my exercise class.

I see God's hand in all of this, though, and don't want to miss an opportunity to have God touch my heart to allow me to see more clearly (through His eyes). People are what matter. God is so clear in His Word how we are to treat others.

I pray my life is a bridge.

It's funny how being at sixty, the pretwilight period of my life, I feel my life has (finally) just begun. Oh, how I urge people to stay the course (and not make quick decisions) when times get hard and the ups and downs come during those middle years--their beginning of life might be missed.

God designs each happening for a specific maturing in the Lord. (Only God knows how many times I wanted to throw the towel in the first thirty-five years of our marriage telling God it isn't working.) God, in His faithfulness, kept me from giving in to my many "better ways."

What does it cost to live, to rest, to abide in God's peace? It's free.

I woke up feeling bloated and fat.

I eat too much, and the way I feel this morning is its consequence. I feel God's nudge in all of this to keep moving forward and to not return to bad (eating) habits. My flesh is so strong in this area and does all it can to stay in control.

Allowing the Spirit to take over is an act of my free will, a powerful gift God has given each of us.

I am really lagging behind on my course work. That seems to be true about most areas of my life right now.

I guess I'm waiting for an energy surge to enter my body and move me into a productive speed. For one thing, my full time job is sucking the life out of me. I'm not trying to find excuses for my lack of drive but do know when one is depleted on all levels, it is hard to push through the weariness.

God grants us twenty-four hours each day. Though I think I can't fit it all in, that's all I need.

This is a special Monday; it's our (second) daughter's birthday.

She lost her job to downsizing a couple weeks ago and has a (second) interview this morning with a small company in the medical field, the field she has been in for over ten years. It's not an easy (or enjoyable) task to look for a new job.

What brings shalom-like comfort, though, is knowing Who is in control. How wonderful it is to rest in His omniscience.

Well, we made it through the winter--it's spring!!

The weekend looks busy (but not with meetings, at least). We will be celebrating a daughter's birthday, so that will be the main focus. Of course, there are many other things that need to be done as well; and that's what makes the weekend "busy." It's hard to fit so much into two days; I now have a true appreciation for anyone working full time out of the home. It's a difficult pair of shoes to be in.

I love knowing God is in control, though. I just have to do what is right, and He will do the rest. That's a praise!

Spring is fast-approaching, and I think we are all ready for it! God, in all His wonder, is bringing signs of life back in the surrounding nature.

My course-work has been on the back burner for a couple weeks (since sleep has to be a part of my day), but I'm ready to start working on it again. What I had hoped to accomplish this month--becoming certified--will have to wait until next month. It will be a happy day when that happens!

Until then, God is preparing my heart for what lies ahead beyond the still closed door.