Control Freak

I am constantly working on becoming less of a Control Freak, and more of a 'Jesus
Freak.' God is constantly working on this with me. Oh how I wish I always held uppermost in my head that He loves me, and cares for me, and is completely in control of Me regardless of any outside influence. Yet....in my head for some reason I just can't even imagine my doctor could possibly begin to perform an hour long surgery on me without getting input before, during, and after surgery from me?! How in the world will he know which tools I would prefer he use, exactly what location I'd like him to cut...and not cut, and about the swarm of dainty butterflies I was thinking could gently lift my gallbladder from my body, as opposed to the shiny metal tools? ...and then I begin to suspect the 'going under part' has as much to do with not having to deal with patients like me for an hour, than the actual need for me to be unaware due to pain. I've been so thinking about my chapped lips....and what if the nurse forgets to ask me if I'm thirsty, and I forget to tell her I've been thinking about how thirsty I am going to be after the surgery three weeks prior to the surgery? Oh self, stop! Other than that, I'm at peace, and I plan to get some sleep, so I can wake up, and get some more sleep...and start my 'four day vacation.' :O) "Never be fearful of God’s love and plan for your life" Jer 29:11. Phil 4:6-7

Crescent Moon Moments

Tonight, as I was walking to my car at dusk, I took a rare moment to look up. I spotted this sliver of a crescent moon. Of course, it was more beautiful in person. Above it sat the first star of the evening (space savvy people need not correct me at this juncture if it's a planet, because I recited my first star of the evening poem anyway). I wish I looked up more often to appreciate the living art work all around me, and be at peace in the day!

Political Pondering

I wonder how many people make voting decisions based purely on the fact they dislike the other people who are voting for a candidate, versus the candidate himself (or herself) who is running for the office? I know there are certainly some people in this world I wouldn't want to call my political allies! (No, this is not specifically targeted towards any one person I personally know, just the nameless faces I see on my TV each evening.)

Saturday Smile

Saw this today, and it made me smile:
"What if the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about?"

A Life Philosophy

Today, after Saturday School, I went out with my friend Sonia. We headed to a quilt shop, and then a Korean grocery store that just opened in town. I'm not proud to say that I am a super picky eater, but I also try to show manners and attempt to eat whatever tofu, noodles, and dishes that are set before me. Some eating is more about the experience than the feeling of satisfaction! I do have one little life philosophy that has yet to really fail me, and that is that-no matter how unsatisfactory food can be from different countries, cultures etc, I think we can all universally enjoy a dessert. I have no fear in ordering off a dessert menu! And so, I conclude this blog report with a picture of how my afternoon with Sonia ended: