My roommate from college, Heather, just left a few minutes ago. One of the things on the plus side of moving here, vs. Memphis or some other place, was that I'd have her close by -- about a 2 1/2 hour drive. We went to see Harry Potter yesterday, today we went out looking for unicorn scrapbook embellishments for an album she's making for her mom's former co-worker who has a terminal cancer. We took a couple of walks around on the walking trail and just enjoyed each other's company. It was a nice weekend.
I didn't get the Lion's job, so that took care of me weighing it out and batting it around in my mind. It was actually a relief. Thank you for continuing to pray for me as I simply seek God's will for my time here in North Carolina. I know there is a plan, and I will be patient for it to unfold.
Things happened to actually go smoothly for the teacher's meeting on Thursday. I was grateful that Keith was there with me. One thing that came about was that I found out her phone call to me the previous Thursday was a complete misunderstanding. Hannah did do the homework right, the teacher just didn't read it carefully and thought she was showing her something that she had written previously for a different assignment (the first was about getting her bird, the second was about getting her cat... we have a lot of animals which makes for a lot of "when I got ____" stories. I think that there is still a lot of confusion and a lot of transition in the mix, but with time, it may all get sorted out and Hannah will be okay. Like I said, I was just glad Keith was there because there were times when I was just baffled and vice versa and we were able to help each other make sense of things.
Hannah and I had a nice afternoon outing on Thursday shopping to fill a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. It really made me smile to hear her say, "Oh, she needs this" or "I think she would really like this". To understand that she was thinking about this other little girl and what kinds of things she would want or need. To know that she would have fun with a Kelly doll, lip gloss, and some art supplies, but would need a toothbrush, toothpaste, a brush and some clips. She thought it all through and I could see that it brought her satisfaction to be doing something for someone less fortunate.
Another new joy in Hannah's life is kid's hot chocolate from Starbucks. We went to Target later Thurs. night and it was VERY cold, so we stopped and got cocoa on the way out. She said it was the best she ever had. I had a peppermint mocha latte and I have to say, it was GOOD, too! I'm not big into the whole idea of spending $5 for a cup of coffee, but it was a nice treat. I love peppermint flavored stuff at Christmas time.
Speaking of Christmas, why are they starting Christmas stuff at Halloween? It's not even Thanksgiving yet and all of the stores were playing Christmas music.
I have one heck of a cold, unfortunately. It has been coming on since Friday. The past two days I have woken up without being able to talk. My sinuses, ears, chest... it all hurts, is congested, runs, waters... you get the idea. I am not feeling good. I have been getting by with some NyQuil in the evenings, but I can tell when it wears off because around 3:30 am, I am awake and stuffy again.
Please continue to keep my B.I.L. in your prayers, as he has not yet passed the kidney stone. He is still trying to do everything that he has to from day to day to support his family through very physical labor.
Keith did a lot of stuff here today while Hannah, Heather, and I were out. He's so much faster with unpacking than I am. I secretly think he just throws stuff away if he doesn't immediately know what it is or where it should go. He didn't come across my shoes though. Maybe it was all just a dream and I never really owned more than the sandals that I wore here when we moved. I own a pair of sneakers and a pair of slippers now and I have made it fine without the rest. Maybe I should simplify more? Nah. I need more shoes. :)
So, on that note, I will be heading off to make some plans for dinner. Love, peace, and blessings to all of you!
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