Thursday, August 7, 2008

Oil Change, Inspection Stickers, and a Washing Machine

I took my mother's car to have the oil changed the other day and noticed as I returned her car the inspection sticker was expired. I told her I would take it to be inspected and to drive dad's car. She called me, his inspection sticker was expired too. I took them both yesterday (separately I might add) to be inspected.

This a.m. as I was doing NOGS homework, I realized I needed an oil change, a Holy Spirit oil change. I seem to be very lazy this summer. I asked the Lord if I am tired because I am lazy or am I lazy because I am tired. I am still waiting to hear His answer. Maybe I am experiencing a really hormone depleted day today, but I was more tired than I was last week. I have been eating better, am back on vitamins, but have not exercised yet. Hopefully tomorrow I will get up early and walk.

My husband installed our new washing machine this afternoon. I read the directions and cannot get it to start. I thought I am 47 and should be able to follow directions. I could feel myself about to flip out over this. So instead of flipping out I put on a Selah CD and a WOW CD and decided to blog. (I really want chocolate!) I thought about calling my friend Anna Marie and having her join me in prayer as I laid hands on the washer and then decided she's on vacation and I would not bother her. (Valerie wasn't home, Annette aka A1, you could have been next.)

You are probably wondering if there is a point to this post, I must say not really. I had intended to post on perseverance, I suppose I will save that for another day.

Remember Jesus loves you and so do I!

4 comments:

luvmy4sons said...

You are so sweet to take care of your parents like that. And I wanted to say you are not alone in feeling lazy...sometimes just doing a thing like you did with your parents car will make me feel unmotivated to do anything else...I have certain things I HAVE to do each day...so many errands with the boys-driving here, driving there...I have appointments and my BASIC house cleaning and meals and dealing with this issue and that issue that I don't seem to have any reserve for doing MORE like cleaning a closet or organizing drawers...I haven't even started lesson plans for school that starts up after Labor Day! Anyway, you aren not alone! Hugs to you!

Karen said...

Girl, I've got a hammer we can use to lay hands on that machine!

I have been more tired this summer than I have been in a long time. I was explaining to someone about the stressors going on right now and realized that I could track my stress all the way back to May. I suspect that might be my problem right there.

I'm praying for a renewal of spirit for you, sister. May your day be blessed.

Anonymous said...

Growing weary in the day to day is a sporadic theme here too. I wonder if it is a bit seasonal too, with the heat. I wished you had called me. We will talk soon. Meanwhile, I am sending a hug and a prayer for you. Love, Annette

Abba's Girl said...

The washer works, I pressed the button and didn't press it long enough...then I really felt like an idiot...