This has not been a good week personally.
Upside: The weather has been terrific and the call of the outdoors has been irresistible.
I have to be outside, it pulls me, which means the computer gets ignored and things pile up. (it’s easier to blog when its winter and the wind chill is hitting -30C)
Family illness and obligations ate into my quiet time, and fatigue has played a part in two email mistakes I’d like delude myself into thinking I wouldn’t make. I’m embarrassed. The pressure I’ve been feeling may be somewhat self imposed.
Blogging has not been fun this week, it’s been demanding and stressful and I’m not a good organiser.
I”m a lousy organizer.
I owe an apology to emailer Steve H, who asked a dignified, thoughtful question and got a response meant for another person. How rude of me, how bizarre for him. Both people on the receiving end of my email mistakes have the right to had to wonder where I’d left my marbles - outside in the great weather and sunshine, where June is busting out all over I think.:^)
I’ve goofed on BDBOÂ email twice in 6+ years, and both have been around Crossroads/Axcess, which tells me I’m not paying attention to stress, pressure, volume and personal boundaries around the topic.
Time to lighten things up, enjoy the outdoors, turn thinking and writing in my head off while I’m being pulled outside. I’m going  to consciously practise staying in the moment. Have a great weekend.
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Unfolding the Rosebud
It is only a tiny rosebud,
A flower of God’s design;
But I cannot unfold the petals
With these clumsy hands of mine.
The secret of unfolding flowers
Is not known to such as I.
God opens this flower so sweetly,
When in my hands they fade and die.
If I cannot unfold a rosebud,
This flower of God’s design,
Then how can I think I have wisdom
To unfold this life of mine?
So I’ll trust in Him for His leading
Each moment of every day.
I will look to Him for His guidance
Each step of the pilgrim way.
Unknown Author.
The flowers are beautiful, and the kitten is so cute.
Thanks for the poem Susan.
Great poem, dealing with some difficulties my self, but I’m reminded that God is still in control and I’m blessed every day to be alive even as I go through the challenges in life.