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Tropical storm on it's way & a bit more of a storm inside my house as well related to the upcoming family reunion in July, but I'm not letting either ruin my mood or dampen my spirit! DH wasn't in the best mood last night (stressed from work) & as I tried to speak with him more about the plans for when his sister & her family are here the week before, I could tell the timing was not right as his comments were making me feel bad about requesting they go to our lake cottage (even though they've stayed there for the last few summers). So, since it was getting late anyway, I went on to bed, he apologized this morning & on we go. I just have to keep reminding myself that just because he feels he must be/do all for his family (even though he thens delegates to me), I don't have to & am allowed to take care of myself too. Stay tuned, I have a feeling this may be coming up again until July when the reunion begins.
We were to golf with friends tonight who are moving overseas, but unfortunately the weather has not cooperated -- the way I golf, that may be a blessing for them! This will be our last chance to see them for awhile, so instead we're meeting for a drink & appetizers (they don't have time for a proper dinner). Since I'm not much of a drinker & prefer a real meal to just apps, I'm figuring out how to plan for this & thinking I'll have a snack before we go & use the apps as my dinner. So, I'll check out the menu beforehand to see what will work, & I'll focus on the mindful eating that has worked so well when eating out.
And, as my weekend begins, which is always more of an eating struggle for me, I'll begin in prayer --
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
Taking, as He did, this sinful world
as it is, not as I would have it;
Trusting that He will make all things right
if I surrender to His Will;
That I may be reasonably happy in this life
and supremely happy with Him
Forever in the next.
Amen.
And, I'll remember all the wonderful blessings in my life (you know you are!), and I'll focus on just this one day, and each one meal, bite, moment & emotion at a time, praying, breathing, posting & expressing my way through. xoxox
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