I've had lots going in, on and around the house in the last couple of weeks. My dining room is painted a lovely green, and my kitchen a lighter shade of the same green. The cupboards are painted white. I've been blessed with awesome neighbors and friends. Some have helped get me further than I thought possible so quickly. And, others are just beginning to help. Considering it has only been two weeks, there is so much that has been accomplished.
AND, in the midst of all that, I attended a lovely wedding in London, Ontario. Injured my hand playing goalie in outdoor soccer (I'm actually typing with one finger on my left hand. I don't even remember when I did that last). Emptied my trunk of 5 (ok, 4 and a half) gallons of spilled paint. I should have taken pictures.....it's almost impossible to describe adequately. And, gone to work.... a regular 9 to 5 job. Yes, it would be gi-normous if it had just been me, but luckily it isn't.
Today, I read about a wonderful person. His life has caused me to look at mine. More thinking, and hopefully, even more action to come.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Taxes Done
Yes - I'm one of those people who waits beyond the last minute to do her taxes or more precisely to have her taxes done. I had a great chat yesterday with the Tax person on how I can make best use of my money. I couldn't sleep with all the selling/buying/renting possibilities. Not surprisingly, I'm praying for direction. There are too many possibilities and too many implications for me to figure out in my little head. That, and I'm seeking advice from a mortgage broker this Friday. But, she isn't just a mortgage broker - she's a Christian mortgage broker who prays with me when I cry, and counsels me on the best courses of action. And, understands where I am coming from, and how I make my decisions.
Yesterday's bible verse said, "Without counsel plans fail,but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22
Interesting, eh ? Coincidently, I found myself asking many people for advice on this decision and where to go from here. Tax person, Mortgage broker person and real estate agent.
The possibilities are endless.....then again - God might send me to Africa, at which point all bets are off !
I went through half my kitchen last night - much less clutter. Well, more truthfully, the clutter is on the counter in a "got to get rid of" pile.
I'm targeting July 29th as the big day the house goes up.
Yesterday's bible verse said, "Without counsel plans fail,but with many advisers they succeed." Proverbs 15:22
Interesting, eh ? Coincidently, I found myself asking many people for advice on this decision and where to go from here. Tax person, Mortgage broker person and real estate agent.
The possibilities are endless.....then again - God might send me to Africa, at which point all bets are off !
I went through half my kitchen last night - much less clutter. Well, more truthfully, the clutter is on the counter in a "got to get rid of" pile.
I'm targeting July 29th as the big day the house goes up.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
2nd time in July
Woohoooo !! Already !! How many days does it take to create a habit ?
A lovely prophetic email this morning. It said
"July 4, 2007: Beloved, you must guard against exhaustion in this season. It will come from a variety of attacks by the enemy aimed at draining your energy. Set a watch for the lies of the devil that open a door to memories that re-establish a foundation for fear or rejection. If you entertain this work of the enemy against you through believing the lies, it will sap not only your physical strength and stamina, but will also diminish your mental acuity, your emotional stability and your spiritual strength. Rise up and defeat this enemy of your soul by resisting him vehemently, says the Lord. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might." (http://ft111.com/smallstraws.htm)
It was particularly relevant to all the questions I've had about my move. All those questions were twirling in my mind exhausting me.
Some friends gave me their old BBQ yesterday. Woooohoooo !! I love BBQ'ed food.
Must prep my place for sale...ugh.
Must get back to work and finish this lovely document.
A lovely prophetic email this morning. It said
"July 4, 2007: Beloved, you must guard against exhaustion in this season. It will come from a variety of attacks by the enemy aimed at draining your energy. Set a watch for the lies of the devil that open a door to memories that re-establish a foundation for fear or rejection. If you entertain this work of the enemy against you through believing the lies, it will sap not only your physical strength and stamina, but will also diminish your mental acuity, your emotional stability and your spiritual strength. Rise up and defeat this enemy of your soul by resisting him vehemently, says the Lord. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might." (http://ft111.com/smallstraws.htm)
It was particularly relevant to all the questions I've had about my move. All those questions were twirling in my mind exhausting me.
Some friends gave me their old BBQ yesterday. Woooohoooo !! I love BBQ'ed food.
Must prep my place for sale...ugh.
Must get back to work and finish this lovely document.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
July....
Wow ! I missed all of June. But, I'm starting July well.....it's only the 3rd and I'm already blogging.
I had a great weekend in Cobourg. Great breakfast time with a good friend and lots of good chatting. Hmmm....significant for me is a new clarity in hearing and a lot less doubt and confusion. It is a wonderful thing.
I came away from my weekend with two things. One, I must move in with Mom and Dad. Its a long story, and I don't know the end of it yet. In summary, it is something that God put on my heart and I spent about a month ignoring it...it was and unpleasant time. Next the question was, what to do with the house...rent, sell ? I've got a strong sense of sell (see clarity :-).
I'm trying really hard not to worry about things like how will it feel ? Will I be able to eat properly ? What is going to happen if my cat and my dog don't get along ? What about my brother's allergies ? How will I set healthy boundaries ? Will I get swallowed up in past emotion ?
So many challenges and fears....but, I can see a lot of good that can come out of my move. I'm not sure what God's plan with it is though....I've got some guesses. Now, I have to figure out how on earth does someone go about selling a house.
Oh, I also spent some time at the Cobourg fair. Wow ! It was way bigger than I thought it would be. And, I bought some Blueberry Honey....mmmm, I have to see how that turns out.
What else ? Oh yes, there's these really cool electric bike things. I now want one. What's that website again .... oh yeah www.smartscooter.ca. And, I want to sell my car. I'm not sure that'll happen, but it would be nice to not have car and insurance payments.
I had a great weekend in Cobourg. Great breakfast time with a good friend and lots of good chatting. Hmmm....significant for me is a new clarity in hearing and a lot less doubt and confusion. It is a wonderful thing.
I came away from my weekend with two things. One, I must move in with Mom and Dad. Its a long story, and I don't know the end of it yet. In summary, it is something that God put on my heart and I spent about a month ignoring it...it was and unpleasant time. Next the question was, what to do with the house...rent, sell ? I've got a strong sense of sell (see clarity :-).
I'm trying really hard not to worry about things like how will it feel ? Will I be able to eat properly ? What is going to happen if my cat and my dog don't get along ? What about my brother's allergies ? How will I set healthy boundaries ? Will I get swallowed up in past emotion ?
So many challenges and fears....but, I can see a lot of good that can come out of my move. I'm not sure what God's plan with it is though....I've got some guesses. Now, I have to figure out how on earth does someone go about selling a house.
Oh, I also spent some time at the Cobourg fair. Wow ! It was way bigger than I thought it would be. And, I bought some Blueberry Honey....mmmm, I have to see how that turns out.
What else ? Oh yes, there's these really cool electric bike things. I now want one. What's that website again .... oh yeah www.smartscooter.ca. And, I want to sell my car. I'm not sure that'll happen, but it would be nice to not have car and insurance payments.
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