November 22, 2004

I ended up being sick for almost a week, but I only missed a half day of work. I only missed that partly because of my cold. I was also having other problems, plus I was stressing out about our new incentive plan at work which keeps costing me money. So the night before I was leaving for the beach, I just signed out early and headed home to get packed.

I had a wonderful time visiting my friends. It’s always good to get out of town, too. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to even look at the beach, much less stick my toes in the water. Oh well. On my last day there, I felt like I was getting the flu and I took some Oscillococcinum, which Chuck had also tried a couple of days prior. Taken as soon as flu symptoms begin, it supposedly wards off the illness. It seems to have worked for us, although I must admit it seems kinda crazy.

Cathy’s little girl has a broken leg! She is such a precious little thing and I felt bad for her even though she didn’t seem too bothered by her cast.

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Saturday was the wedding day for Silas and Elisabeth. We were almost late for the wedding because of a draw bridge, but edged in at the last minute and got seated on the front row. The wedding was beautiful and I got to see lots of old friends. I miss all my friends from the beach, but I don’t think I’ll ever move back.

All the bridesmaids were girls I have known since childhood. It’s so amazing to see everyone growing up and starting families of their own.

I also got to see my friend who had a stroke a few months ago. It saddened me to see him in a wheelchair, but he almost died. He has lots of work and therapy to get through, but he is trying hard.

Tomorrow I have to be back at work and I really dread it. I need to find some peace in my heart and settle down. It is a good job with reasonably good pay and I must redirect my focus because I am becoming filled with hostility. I know it is the Lord Who supplies all my needs (and He definitely DOES). If anything that is happening to me at work is not fair, it doesn’t even matter. I need to lay these things at the Lord’s feet instead of reacting with anger and pride.

By the way, this reminds me of the excellent sermon Chuck gave Sunday morning. He is now the senior pastor and that brings many new challenges for him and his family

Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.