Nature has been attacking all summer long…attacking ME that is. First it was the strange bout of poison ivy. I’ve never had it before and I haven’t had it since. It started to spread to places that poison ivy shouldn’t spread. But it all ended with a painful and expensive cortisone shot and prescription steroid cream. Then, there were the sunburns. I know I could have prevented those but it was more fun playing in the sun than lathering up on the SPF 50. On Monday, as we were leisurely riding through a vast meadow (aka old cow pasture), the plague of the grasshoppers attacked the Mule (ATV) we were riding. I have never seen so many different kinds and sizes of them. They wouldn’t go away. I think there’s still one or two in my car. And now…Chiggers. Yes, chiggers. And it wouldn’t be so bad but they are huge whelps all over my stomach back and even close to some unmentionable areas. I’m about to claw myself to death. I’m usually an outdoors kind of girl, but after all the nature attacks, I’m ready to stay in the house until summer is over. So if you happen to see my out and about today, and I’m scratching all over, I’m promise I’m not being vulgar. I’m just trying to survive yet another attack of nature.
Summer Blessings
August 13, 2007 at 8:39 am (Blessings, Summer, Teaching)
I have to return to work on Friday which means that my summer is almost over. I’m a little sad about it because I really enjoy sleeping in and watching lots of tv. But, I’m actually ready for work. I’m ready to get back in my routine even though I’m not exactly looking forward to getting up early, grading papers and dealing with obnoxious kids (I really do love those kids). My recurring start of the school year dream has returned…I have a class full of disrespectful kids, I can’t control them, and I’m completely ineffective as a teacher…oh wait, that wasn’t just a dream. That was a reality during my first year of teaching. I thank the Lord for bringing me through that year. Even though I’m apprehensive about the new school year, I’m humbled by the blessings the Lord has given me over the summer. And rather than dwell on my insecurities and apprehensions I want to focus on the blessings He gave me…
- First, He has continued to bless my family. We are all here and we are all healthy (well mostly). It never fails that during the summer someone gets very sick. This year, we were all well. Daddy’s heart cath even came back clean. Mama’s neck continues to get better. She still has one more treatment. Papa and Granny have had a few minor setbacks but overall their health is amazing.
- He blessed Matthew and Traci with a beautiful healthy baby girl. She’s perfect!
- I was able to spend some quality time with my nephew. He’s a teenager with an attitude problem. I just pray that this year in school is much better for him.
- God has continued to bless my relationship with Jerrad. We are continually growing closer to each other and to Him. I’m not sure what he has in store for our future, but I know it’s something great.
- Great friends. I have the best friends in the world…Kelley, Robbie, Crystal, Kim, Michael (and so many more). They are always there for me and are always understanding when things are out of my control. They make fun of me on a regular basis but the feeling is mutual. And they even take me on secret missions!!!
- 12 acres of land…contract to closing in 17 days. Need I say more?
Thank you, Lord, for the many wonderful blessings you have given me this summer. I’m am humbled and overwhelmed when I think of the ways you have worked in my life. I pray that that my eyes will be opened to the blessings that You has for me this school year rather than focusing on the negative. I pray that I’ll be able to see You in everything that happens. Give me grace and wisdom to abound in my daily life. Thank you again, Lord!
