Times of Refreshing

I feel like I could take the words out of "A Tale of Two Cities" and describe my week thus far... "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." This paradoxical expression describes the past week perfectly... I have been really attacked this week by negativism and anger. I don't like it, it's not welcome here and I am so glad that it's gone!

First, Travis ended up having to work last Friday night until midnight, then all day on Saturday. I don't like giving up my time with my husband to someone else, especially on the weekends! He had Sunday off, but we were busy around the house preparing things for D-Now this weekend. I had to do some intense cleaning, laundry and even went out and rented a Rug Doctor. I must admit that our house looks splendid, but I was exhausted on Sunday night!! Micah came over on Sunday and helped Travis install the surround sound wires in the walls. It was actually pretty funny to hear them talking to each other, one in the attic and the other in the living room. You know it's no good when I don't get my coveted Sunday afternoon nap! :)

Well, Monday started off okay, I was tired, but I got a giftcard in the mail from one of our school district athletic departments (Fort Bend ISD). They sent them to us for Administrative Professionals' Day, and now I'm planning a free dinner to Pappadeaux's or Pappacitas soon! :) Thanks Fort Bend ISD Athletics! :) But, it seems that the bottom fell out of that silver-lined cloud that afternoon. Travis called to tell me that he would be working late, so I had to go to our Sunday School meeting alone. It turns out that he didn't get home until 4:30 am because they were trying to get a project finished before 9:00am on Tuesday!! He came home to catch a quick nap before returning to work at 7:00am and he worked until almost 5:00pm on Tuesday. I was already emotional, but this just took the cake. I cried and felt crabby all day on Tuesday, missing my hubby and wondering if this would end and life would be normal again. I don't know how many times I prayed that day for God to take my anger away. Well, God is always true to his promises, which is where the title for this blog comes along....

I woke up on Wednesday feeling much more refreshed and I had a productive day at work, mixed with a free lunch at Threadgill's and even an afternoon ice cream treat and pinata at work for Administrative Professional's Day!! Thank you to my bosses, it was so sweet. Then, on the way home to my hubby (he actually beat me home!), I was so touched by a song on the radio. Like I've said, God really speaks so clearly to me through music and I felt His presence so clearly. I was excited about a possible vacation with Travis to Colorado in August and thankful that I could spend time with my best friend that evening. He dropped me off at small group (which was also refreshing!!), and then picked me up to go work out together. Because of work lately, we haven't been able to work out together in a while, and it's always better than working out alone!!

Thank you, Jesus, for giving me that Joy of My Salvation back!! I don't want to forget about how You have blessed me in countless ways!

"Times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord." Acts 3:19

Please pray for me, Travis and Dani as we man the Hogg House this weekend with 14-15 7th and 8th grade girls! :)

-Meagan