Well. I tried. I was really looking forward to daily time for writing. As always, I had good intentions. And as always, life had more in store for me than I had been planning on. The crud is still with me though today I feel better than I have for days and days. The hard part was I didn't get to (or didn't allow myself) to slow down like I should have to get better. I have coughed and hacked my way through 4 sermons, received an unexpected overnight guest whom I did not know (whole story on that one soon!), helped transition my daughter to a new mainstream aftercare program, attended or hosted 3 Christmas novenas with the Centro folks, held a festival service in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe, wrapped all the Christmas presents, cleaned in the absence of Glorious Gloria, who usually does our housekeeping but is gone for the holidays, and even watered the poinsettias so they are still looking lively. Whew.
Actually, if I had not had the time in the early part of this month to be more reflective and quiet, I would be filled with the screaming meemies tonight. Instead, I am getting ready for bed, thankful to get back to this quiet part of my life, touched by Songbird and Cathyknits who checked in on me to make sure I was OK after my prolonged blog silence and ready to enjoy the next two days. Life is good.
Oh, I am so glad you have posted. It sounds as though your Advent has been very hectic along with being sick. Blessings upon you and hope you will get some much needed rest soon.
Take care, friend!
Posted by: Cathy | December 23, 2007 at 08:36 PM