Author: Elizabeth Milam

3^rd day of meals on wheels.  Yesterday I had new route and I was a little worried but then realized today I would get a different route every day.  How did I go from working 7 1/2 hour days and no naps to 2 hours a day and wanting a nap….  This week my book seems to talk about being a Godly person and a Worldy person. Its kinda hard to process what it is saying but I do get the footnote… “My attitude can make the difference between Godly and worldly pleasure”.   I need this message on my wall so I can remind myself on a daily basis. I just pray that God has a plan and it is followed.

Meals on Wheels started today… I really enjoy doing it.  Almost every door you are greeted with a smile. I did make a delivery to my Grandfathers ex-wife.  Odd, I think she almost came out the door starting to give me 3^rd degree until she saw the food in my hand.  I reminded myself what I tell my children, that was between them not you, she may not understand it but one day she will.  I may have had to do some of the leg work but still not my battle.  Home was hectic, one more thing to deal with. I just pray we get through it.  Almost forgot, got a new niece yesterday, Isabella hopefully see her and Tobias soon.

Finally went and saw my aunt and family, love them bunches, my niece (cousin) gave me a few things to do for her on my sabbatical so I guess I’ll be running her baby shower, i usually become the unofficial coordinator at her events or parties anyway.  This past weekend I started on my house again, I really really don’t like caulk.  Its messy and I wish I knew before hand to caulk 1^st then paint.  The worst part is not being happy with it and taking what I did down and redoing it.   This week focused on the differences between pleasure and joy.  Pleasure will almost always be accompanied by sin however joy is a gift we receive from God.  never thought of it that way.

My laptop doesn’t like my internet very well so writing it up in word and next time they talk to each other I will post what I have……. When we got back from our trip I just kinda went kaput.  I did my reading, which was ironically about separating yourself so you can refresh and not become confused between right and wrong.  After a week of that it was ok lady get it in gear.  So I started my blog, got some paperwork finished up, took 2 loads of things to salvation army and a bunch of other errands I had been putting off. We drove to Dallas Friday and got a few good deals.  I always like the drive, its peaceful, reminds of my grandpa and the drives we would go on.  It’ the best time to reflect on the things I am reading, dealing with and just have quiet.  At home, with 4 dogs 3 kids and a cat it’s hard to have quiet time.

The 1st day was crazy with 1 day to get ready for our trip to Florida. Oil change washing clothes packing and so much more. I did start reading Knowing God’s Purpose For Your Life. Each page is dated so I skipped to July, “God wills us to enjoy and care for His created world” how fitting for our trip. The book was also perfect for writing my daily notes so i wouldn’t forget what each day brought. July 2nd we packed up and started our drive to Pensacola FL. Long but fun drive until we got to the bridges, I don’t like heights!! the passage today talked about common cause with others for what is right, didn’t think too much about it when I read it and then the call came, my ex realized that our daughter is making some huge mistakes. I’ve tried to let him know but she always gives him an excuse. So I think her staying home may wound up as a blessing so I can finally get some back up. The next morning we drove over MORE WATER and spent a little time at Pensacola Beach, just beautiful, not crowded and enjoying the swim in the ocean! Then a short 5 hour drive to Williston. For the 1st part of the drive I thought of my little sister, it had been a year today she went home. The 2nd half I was stressing, Isabel drove the rest of the way. Made it to my brothers house he and his wife have 2 kids and her parents live there too, great fun people!! Oh my the pets!! I thought Mary Beth had a lot of pets, by the time we left Andrew said he thinks there are 22 total!!! Horses, dogs, cats, turtles and a bird. Day 2 at my brothers we went to the springs nearby, it was cold but very nice I jumped of the deck that was again too high!!! thought i was gonna have a heart attack!! The next morning I went into Gainesville and got the car some new shoes, not planned but I was prepared for it. We then went to a state park to see some wildlife, ya know gators wild horses things you don’t see in Texas outside of the zoo, I saw a bunny in the middle of the marsh a squirrel and a black snake…. lol. went up to the viewing deck, what is it with this trip and heights when someone just had to point out how bad it shakes…see yall downstairs! Spent the next day at Universal in Orlando, so much fun!! Very thankful my kids are appreciative of what they have. Friday was Hannahs birthday so dinner and birthday cake!! Saturday to another beach for Kyaking and swimming so much fun!!! Sunday we started making our way home we went to Marshall TX with a lot of stops on the way. Monday we finally made it home, I asked the kids so, drive or fly, they both agreed a drive is so much more fun! It also gave us time to be on the same side, Only once did I hear an argument between the kids the entire trip no negotiating or arguments the entire week!! It was a stress free weekend I did worry about Sierra but sometimes kids just need to make there mistakes so hopefully they can learn from them. I just prayed that she will see her mistakes before they are permanent ones. That cover July 1st to July 10th. What a blessed time!!!