The Speed of Life

September 5, 2007 by Kelly.

I thought I was busy last year. I feel busier this year! A few years ago I didn’t want to travel all over the place, hauling kids here and there for activities unless it was a family activity. But, my husband challenged me to do so, in order to give our children as many opportunities as possible for the best education.

Last year the two oldest boys did some co-op classes, plus the oldest took classes at the local tech center. This year will be the same, almost: the oldest is still at the tech center, but only the second oldest is doing co-op classes… at least, he will be, when we get him all signed up. He’s also getting a job (oldest already has one) which means I’ll be transporting him there, too.

It’s getting harder to juggle things like appointments and shopping trips. Our cable box isn’t working so someone is coming tomorrow to fix it. Hopefully I’ll be home from taking son #3 to the doctor for his sore throat. If I’m really lucky I’ll have time to stop at Sam’s Club and pick up Spaghetti-O’s and milk after the appointment and still get home in time for the cable guy.

Sometime I have to call about those co-op classes, and I should schedule a “yearly” for myself, as well. Wouldn’t a trip to a museum be nice? Yes, well, sorry, I don’t seem to have time this week… maybe next week. Did I mention my email provider is currently experiencing difficulties so I can’t access my mail to see if the teacher of the co-op class wrote back? {Technology is wonderful.}

I wonder what will happen at church tonight. Amazingly, I’m not having any palpitations today, but I fear they will start soon–maybe at church.

Lord, could you slow things down for just a few hours? I’d sure like a little rest. Keep my mind from wandering to all the ‘what if…’ scenarios that are playing out in my mind. Help me to live one day, one moment, at a time. Amen.

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