As most of you know, I’m a task person at heart; loving to work and working to accomplish! But, what I’ve loved about my sabbatical is that I have more time for people! (So, the challenge for me in life is making time for people while I’m involved in the task of working. LIFE LONG GOAL to improve upon that Mr. Seale is helping me to address!)
Since I last blogged, I’ve been:
- involved in a tennis project that keeps me hopping
- planning a baby shower at my house (and I wasn’t even in town when it happened but side note; Andrea in our office is a great baker)
- going to Houston to play tennis (OM GOODNESS…. 2 much fun!)
- hanging out with God for long periods of time each day (Did you know that “Shanah” means to duplicate or repeat. It also means to change. So, we’re all forced to either repeat the same mistakes day after day; year after year…or, change them. And, we all know true change comes with Jesus’ help)
I can’t lie….I did think about the VIP trip happening at the office (I do hope it was successful for Vicki!) but my first week sabbatical was FILLED to the brim with activity! When I’m asked how the time off is going, I just keep saying; “IT”S INCREDIBLE! I’M SO BLESSED!”
I can tell my creative side is kicking in which is super positive. When I’m more creative, I get refreshed! It started with Kathy Byrum hooking me up with a coloring book and markers. Just a few days ago, my love for piano music hit and I spent time on the piano (Of course you’ll only hear me when no one else is around! RUSTY!)
So, my prayer these days has been; “Jesus, change me. Help me not repeat the same mistakes. Help me see people through your eyes. Help me to be the woman of God you intended”.