Halloween

Tonight is Halloween. I usually love it--as I like to dress up. However, tonight I am thinking about Satan and all the evil there is in this world. He is trying to devour people, families. He continues to attack my family--and I do not like it!! I KNOW that God is in control and I am trying so very hard to give everything I am concerned about to Him. It seems like every day there is a new worry about someone or something. Maybe I am being tested. Will I pass this test??

AUTUMN

It is time for me to now acknowledge that Fall or Autumn is here. While I still look forward to warm, sunny days, the falling leaves and cooler temps make me realize that yes, it is autumn. I actually went shopping for a winter coat and some dressier pants to wear when I can no longer wear my Capris and flirty skirts. I have nice boots and plenty of scarves, mittens so when the inevitable arrives, I am ready to keep warm.

I'm still struggling with giving situations to God. My stressing over them does nothing to help other people or myself. In Bible study we have been studying how to serve, follow and love our husbands. Good reminders to help us keep that relationship first--and to give it our time and attention. I have an awesome husband--and he deserves more of my efforts!

Soccer tournaments are coming up this week and girls basketball starting soon. Sports events will begin to take a little more time now than the Saturday soccer game. I will also be busy soon involved with two upcoming productions--one being It's a Wonderful Life for the holiday season. These are always fun and a nice diversion from the regular responsibilities.

Cold and Wet

The change in the weather has been abrupt and it has stayed cold and wet. Finding warm clothes, shoes, jackets, etc. became important. I'm still hoping for warm days and flip flops to come back!

Families are still struggling and I am remembering to commit things to God more quickly. I still get stressed but am working on this. Apparently, I am "practicing learning" each of the lessons I'm learning in Bible study!! I'm anxious to get on to the next topics of study but I'm sure there are major lessons there also.

With the cold I want to cuddle up under the blanket and do quiet things and not work in all the corners of the home as I do in the summer. Guess I will get used to the changes and start becoming more productive.

I want to make soups and other comfort foods--I did make my first pot of soup this week--and it was delicious. Usually I have several varieties in the freezer so I can take out a different one each day to serve with lunch. I'm not there yet!!

Lately I've been the one to be a sounding board for others that I serve with about problems in our organization--particularly between people. God is helping me be a good listener. Perhaps I can show them Jesus in these situations?

It looks like I will be teaching junior high students in Sunday School soon. It may be a temporary assignment or I might be doing it for awhile. I don't know what the material is yet but perhaps I can love on some of these young people. I hope I can a positive person in their lives and let them know how much Jesus loves them!

October