Simple Pleasures

Today brought a lot of good things: Church, football, cooking, and groceries. OK, so call me easy to please, but I was so excited that after church, cooking lunch, and football, I was able to go grocery shopping tonight. Sure, my Mom came w/ me to make sure I made it all the way through the store w/o crashing into a display of Miracle Whip (I actually did this once as a kid and left hundreds of jars of Miracle Whip all over the aisle), but I made it. Small pleasures.

To give it to you straight, church was tough. The music seemed ten times as loud as it usually is and things are to the point that I can't sing because it gets too loud in my noggin. Granted, it's probably a relief to those around me that I now spare them the experience. :) I think I'll try ear plugs next week.

Last night, we went to see our nephew at Chrysalis. We were in a smaller room w/ about 100 people and it was LOUD. Also, the mix of the sound and the visual of the ceiling fans somehow messed w/ my head and I ended up stumbling more than I have in the past. But after we prayed, Mark and I bundled up and went outside to get some cool air. That helped. Even though it was cold, it was actually a beautiful night. I'm usually a weinie when it's cold, but last night was perfect.

My niece said something last night that hit home. She said she was visiting Ball State and got lost on the way, ending up about 1.5 hours late. When she got there, she ran into an old friend. She said, "I know I was supposed to be late so that I could see her. God some times takes us the long way to get us where we need to be." Hmmm.....maybe this journey is my long way 'round. I look forward to what He has in store for me on the other side. Smiles.