Spring Cleaning Interupted

I had a marvelous plan for doing my spring cleaning. I started upstairs in the bedrooms, wiping every wall from top to bottom, cleaning the ceiling fans, dusting the furniture, cleaning the mirrors and vacuuming the floors. I began my plan on Tuesday evening when Keith was golfing in the Men's Golf League. I did get all the bedrooms cleaned and the bathrooms swept.  I dusted and washed all the decorative rugs.

I was making such good progress and decided to start downstairs Wednesday morning when Keith golfed with the Pro-Am group, but Keith came home from League play very sick. I attended him the rest of the evening.

Wednesday morning Keith said he was too sick to golf and I should call and take him off the play list. When he got up at eight thirty, he was so sick, I told him we needed to go to E R. I tried calling the doctor but only got the answering service. Off to the E R we went.

He was treated for dehydration and diarrhea for four hours and then sent home. I spent the rest of the day taking care of him and getting his antibiotics. Also running necessary errands.

This morning, due to passing out, temperature, and diarrhea I called 911 to take him to the hospital. When the EMS arrived I opened the door. Suddenly the siren began to go off and I thought, "Why are they starting the siren." Then it dawned on me, I had forgotten to turn the alarm off. It was my siren screaming, awakening the neighborhood. Our next door neighbor ran to see what was going on. The EMS workers went about their business by going upstairs after Keith, while I shut the alarm off. They put him in their vehicle and took him to the hospital.

I followed after I collected my senses and got myself together. Oh, did I mention it was 4 A M? Keith was admitted to the hospital, where he will get well in a couple of days. I will concentrate on him and his health until he is back to normal.

In the meantime my bucket of cleaning tools sits in the Game Room waiting to get the spring cleaning going. I realize our plans get interrupted sometimes. My most important goal is to get Keith well and then the spring cleaning will get done. What does it matter if it is summer when spring cleaning gets done.

Our plans are not always God's plans. They will work out for our good.

Sleep In Peace

Did you ever go to bed angry? Maybe you went to bed with an argument unsettled and sleep did not come. The Bible tells us together rid of our anger before the sun goes down. I also think we should settle all disagreements before retiring for the night.
Why do we have arguments or disagreements? Is it because we each want our way? Is it because we think our opinion is the best? Is it because we fail to openly look at the other point of view? There are so many factors to think about. Why is my opinion or idea better? Have I considered the way the other person feels? Why is the other persons idea better?  Is it a personal, that I just want to win?
Try to consider all available options, before disagreeing point blank. Let your mind think about the other ideas. Maybe there is some validity in their idea. Come to a conclusion that you can both agree with and go to bed without anger or disagreement . By having your disagreement settled you can sleep peacefully.

MOTHERS

Being a mother is the most responsible job there is. I have found that being a mother is very fulfilling. As a mother, you provide a home filled with love for your children. You prepare their food and make sure they are well nourished. You make  sure they are clothed for the weather. It is important to provide them security.

As I recall my mother, I think of all the sacrifices she made for us children. We were her pride and joy. There were nine of us but we were each made to feel like an only child. We were all special in her eyes. Our birthdays were very special. If we were sick she made sure we were treated with  special care.

My mother was an excellent seamstress. I could show her a photo of a dress, skirt or blouse in a magazine or catalog and she could make one just like it for me. She spent her evenings sewing clothes, embroidering, or making quilts. Her days were filled with keeping the house and cooking for work hands and the family. She also tended her garden, chickens, and cows.

Mother always managed to save money from her business ventures, sellings eggs, cream from the milk, or sewing for others. She was always redoing some room in the house with her money.

She always made sure we did our homework and had a proper place to study. She attended our school functions when we were in plays or special events.

Most of all our mother taught us responsibility. Be responsible for what you do. Take claim of your actions. If you make a mistake own up to it and move on without continuing in guilt. Always tell the truth and you will not have to remember a lie. Truth is justice.

I must have instilled some very good practices in all of our children. They have all remembered me on Mother's Day. They always treat me with respect and love. They have all become responsible adults. I am very proud of all of them. No one could have better children. I am truly blessed. God bless all of you.

May 9, 2015