It's fun waking up knowing you get to go meet some beautiful friends for breakfast. Have I mentioned what a blessing these ladies (and the rest of the gals) are to me? They came into my life when I was praying for something new to fill my void. Larry was consumed in his responsibilities and I was feeling .........(fill in the blank) I needed these ladies and they have been such a blessing to me. I literally felt my soul light up by having them include me! I have grown so attached to each of these dear friends and I worry about them when I haven't seen them for awhile. I also worry when they aren't able to come to our outings because they have to work. So I suggested we get together on a Saturday. It was nice hearing what's going on with their lives a bit. I worry about Karie.....it's a blessing she is still here with us. She has been fighting cancer for years and there isn't anything more the doctors can do for her and she is tired of the fight. She's amazing and has such a great attitude. She will just continue with the things she is doing and hopefully be with us for many more years. I love her....and all my friends.
I find myself listening to Satan....he whispers in my ear "you shouldn't call the shots....remember they let you in their group." "the others didn't come because you are taking over" and on and on....but then I think...there might be a reason you are thinking of them...maybe they need an out and are just waiting for someone to ask them or get one going. Today with all those thoughts going through my head I remembered a quote I have read..."No matter how good a person you are, there will always be someone criticizing you." I'm trying so hard to please the Lord...He is my TOP priority! If he prompts me to do something I am going to try to be strong enough to do it and try to be strong enough to know that those negative thoughts are from Satan. (and not real) Plus, if Satan is trying to get me not to do something I must really be meant to do it.
Sometimes it is so hard to balance life...friends...family....everything! Focusing on the Lord helps so much...HE is the ONE that matters!
