Here We Go Again and Other Ramblings

Well, it seems it was just yesterday we were preparing for our good buddy Eduardo and then he stood us up. So here we are again, quite possibly getting stood up by Gustav. I would let this hurt my ego, but you know, I have a husband and he doesn't appreciate when I cheat on him--especially with a hurricane. So I think I shall just count my blessings and not be offended by being stood up. I realize that hurricanes sometimes take wierd twists and turns, but at this point it would appear we shall only get some rain from Gustav. It just seems really strange to know that the gorgeous weather we are having today will be interrupted in a few hours. Please pray for all those in the path of this storm.

Other ramblings...

The past week has been typically busy. More and more, day by day, I am beginning to believe crazy busy is just normal. Most days I am up at 4:30 and don't get to bed until 10 - 11.

This week brought a new activity to our family--homeschool co-op. Amanda really enjoyed her first day and seems very excited. I, on the other hand, could take-it or leave-it. I am blessed to be a helper in kindergarten to 5th grade PE. There is one young kindergartner who I am convinced will grow up to be either an Olympic sprinter or kick-boxing expert. The story with him went something like this--he ran, we chased, we caught, we attempted to carry back, he kicked. That inspired another darling to try and make her escape but in a much less conspicuous manner--she simply kept slowly backing away. But I felt the most sympathy for the *only girl* in a class of 3rd to 5th grade boys. I understand her not wanting to participate because the game we were playing would involve "touching" a boy. ICK! So my Friday mornings from now until next May shall be filled with joyful children so happy to be in PE.

I have not decided yet to do or not to do the San Antonio marathon. Training these past two weeks has been a struggle at best (unless you count chasing escaping kindergarteners). Or shall I say finding the time to train has been the struggle. When I am training it's tough but do-able. I believe there is still a chance to register but after today the fees go up. I have, however, found many 5Ks in the area to register for.

We started a new Bible class in church this morning and it was great! Our youth minister--Kouba--is trading places and teaching the parents of the youth instead of the youth. He started out by mentioning the response of one of the youth which was something like "Hey...you just have to teach them, I have to live with them." I must remember to find out if it was my darling teenager who said that. So Kouba's lesson included listing the 5 problems we have in our lives. Next we were to list 5 problems our teens have in their life. I was struggling to come up with 5 in my life, much less my daughter's. Ultimately what I got out of the lesson is questioning how serious the day to day struggles we face are. Is it really that tough? I know it certainly seems ginormous at the time, but in looking back was it really that much. We should all--especially me--remember that if we allow him to, God will take care of all our challenges and we don't have to worry one iota. Easy today, tough tomorrow. I gotta work on that. Thanks Kouba!

BTW, did I mention that Kouba had a birthday a few days ago? Yes, my darling daughter and 2 of her friends (including Kouba's daughter) "decorated" his house in honor of that birthday. Isn't it great to know you are loved????

More ramblings later, but for now here's to less of me!
Betty