Let the Chaos Begin

I figured I should do a post this morning, because I remembered that I actually have a blog. This morning I am not motivated to get up. I am enjoying my coffee, the slow sunrise on the snow and the warmth of a good blanket. I love the quiet before the chaos starts. I love the chaos in some ways too.

Samantha and I have finally gotten around to reading a book together. She picked it out at the library. It is Cinderellis and the Glass Hill. I am glad she is finally interested in reading. I really think she is more interested in spending time with me. I want that to last as long as possible. Emily is not as interested in time together as she is in playing on the computer. We are having to limit her time playing games on the computer in the afternoon. Maybe I can get all my responsibilities done by the time the kids get out of school today, so that I can interest them in a game.

Our life this morning seems uninteresting, but when I think about all the things going on, it seems busy. We are kind of in a waiting pattern right now. I am waiting for all of my paperwork to get here so that I can apply for a temporary AK teacher's license; we are waiting for the month of May to close on our house. We are waiting for two weeks to get Emily's biopsy results back. Mark is waiting for all the parts of the new sound system at church to come. I think I am going to enjoy the waiting, because it gives me time to breathe.

As for now, my quiet is over. Time to get the girls up and let the chaos begin.

This morning I am pondering what God has done in my life.  I can't believe that I am in Alaska, which might as well be a foreign country.  I am not someone who accepts change easily, but recognize God's hand in my past that has molded me and helped me learn to change a little more easily.  

Our recent trip to the lower 48 was bittersweet.  Coming home was both welcome and sad.  I really love the adventure and beauty of Alaska.  Our church is wonderful.  I am gaining much insight from Steve's sermons.  However, when you are part of a family for six years, it is hard to say goodbye.  Worship is so intimate that I miss being with the ones who have grown with me and understand me.  

Anyway, for more trivial information, I have a lunch meeting today for work.  I think getting back into my job helping needy kids will help me be more upbeat.  I am going to try to sort through my data from Christmas Miracle Tree project to find out how many families and kids we served.  I also need to write a report for the church.  I need to set meetings with principals to find out what their goals are for this semester.  I have one Southern Living party this week and one on the 29th.  I also have one more that I need to schedule.  I am going to try to do 30 minutes on the wiifit today.  Activity seems to make the darkness more bearable.  I have to keep telling myself that summer is coming.