Had a challenging week. Who says a homemaker's life is all hunky dory?
All seemed to be going well months ago. Now its turned topsy turvy.
I made plans to visit so and so lovely places...maybe make a trip abroad to see my beloved sis.
Crash....
Dadinlaw bedridden...my mom's hip broken...Sonny's career confusion...
And the challenge anew each new day. How much good health really means! How we take it for granted!
Heat's set in.The fridge got spoiled. Oh no! Please not that!
The guy repaired it..but still cooling bad as ever. I thought I would collapse.
Numerous visitors popping in. Some more chai n snacks.
Mominlaw needs attenton too.
The fridge guy visits again next day. Thankfully its fine now. Little things I always took for granted.
Lord..I need a break. Just one small one..I groan. So hubby n me get to visit my hometown just for a day. The mountains and trees soothe my frayed, tired nerves.
Weekend arrives. I need to prepare a short speech for next day. Should I call him up n say no?
I'm ready to give up.
I open His book. My eyes fall on 'be strong' repeated four times throughout the short passage.
I take a deep breath ...do a little more research. Dawn appears. More thoughts. My fears disappear.
I'm doing it after months...but I'm strong I say to myself.
I reach there just in time. Folk waiting in anticipation. I send Him a hurried prayer. Walk a brisk few steps. Confidently. Head held high.Actually smiling.
I begin. The words flow through with power.' Be strong'...I urge them.
'His presence goes with you. Be courageous.'
I take a few minutes. Then over..I walk back to applause.
Very powerful..someone said later. I smiled.
How ironic! I had felt like giving up some days ago...
Refreshed with new strength..His...I'm ready to take on a new week!
