Goals
- closer relationship with God- today was II Corinthians chapter 7, Paul pleads with the Corinthians to make room in their heart for him and his companions. Paul ends by telling them he has complete confidence in the Corinthians
2. Get fit/Strong- Today is lower body day. Belt squats I added 10 pounds so went to 150, 3 sets of 10, calf raises 3 sets of 10, tradition squats 100 pounds will go up next time, 3 sets of 10. Dead lifts 100 pounds 3 sets of 10, Monkey feet knee raises 3 sets of 10 with 15 pound barbell
3. house organization- did some organizing in the garage after working out
4. Write- 15 minutes today
5. Camper Reno- today I went to Menards and bought the building kit so we can get started on a garage to house the camper and renovate. This was not a simple task even though I have been planning this building for months.
Joy
I spent Sunday with my 5 grandkids. They range in age from 10 to 2. The youngest are the girls and the 3 older ones are boys. The day was sunny and perfect with the lovely smell of leaves. As I was sitting in the sun listening to the girls play house in the camper, I was full of joy. My heart was happy. For this one moment in time my life felt perfect. None of the stresses of work etc. intruded for that time. These are the moments that I tuck away for days when there is not much joy. Life it made up of these little moments. Growing up, I did not know what joy was. I though maybe it was something made up. I have good memories of my kids when they were growing up but I think as it is with many parents, you are busy. Busy tidying up behind your kids, or worrying about your kids. Maybe you worked when your kids were growing up. It is when you have grandkids that you are actually more relaxed and can really enjoy them. I love them all and each one of them brings something to my life. The 2 girls though, they are the first girls in our family. The 4 year old lives her life out loud and enjoys every moment with no cares. The 2 year old is so affectionate and just wants to be near you. I can honestly say that my grandkids are the joy of my life. I never felt this alien feeling before. I read about it in the Bible and have prayed for it. Then today walking in the woods with the 2 year old on my shoulders as we followed the 4 year old driving her Jeep around the pond. She was following her 3 brothers who were riding dirt bikes. As I walked behind them all I realized that God had granted me what I had often prayed for, Joy. These kids, they bring me joy. Why am I writing about this? I want you to find what gives you joy. You may be like me and wanted to know what joy felt like? Where do I find this joy that the Bible talks about? I think it will be different for everyone. It doesn’t have to be the same thing all the time. Joy hits you in small little increments, tuck it away and remember the feeling. Find what brings you this feeling and do more of it. I think joy is something that happens in tiny little pieces and you have to search for it, when have you felt it? When you find it make sure to do more that brings you this illusive feeling.
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