Hi All,
I left work on Friday (July 28,) to embark on my sabbatical. This first week I have rested a lot and thoroughly enjoyed my time. It’s hard to believe it has been a week and let me tell you it has flown by but as I write this I don’t think things could have gone any better. I have started my days with Jesus Calling and I am about to start The Confident Woman.
I did want to make sure I spent time with my mom this week and we have had some nice talks as well as started the process of getting her some much needed in home care. My mom (Bessie) is 88 years old. She has heart disease and has had for years but, in the last few years Parkinson’s disease has been her biggest obstacle. It is truly heartbreaking but, her spirit is not broken and she is trying to stay as independent as she possibly can (almost to a fault). She seems to coming around to the fact that she needs help with basic daily things. Please keep her in your prayers she is truly a blessing, a bit feisty at times (wonder where I get it from ha!) and a very special lady.
This week I also spent several days with my grandsons (Jacob & Jason) I am sure they thought it was Saturday every day for about 3 days ha! We went to the park and Wal-Mart, where they have soooo many hot wheels according to them:). Needless to say they can never have too many cars. We also visited the library in which, they were a little too loud but we made it out of there with our books and no judgement! Lol
Tuesday I head out to Fayetteville Arkansas where my daughter and granddaughter (Aubree) live. My son and his family arrived there on Saturday. We have some fun things planned and I truly anticipate the grandkids will all have a blast. It means so much to me for us to have this time and to all be together.
When I return I will be working with Love and Care Ministries and I am looking forward to that. I also have another book on my list.
One week in and this again is truly a blessing and I could not be more thankful. This experience in 2010 was such a huge blessing and an incredible experience and 2017 has already proven to be the same except, I have a few additional people in my life that I can share this awesome sabbatical experience with.
Peace and Blessings:)