This is not my favorite time of year. I have two reasons for this; number one, the weather. We actually had some really mild days earlier in 2013, but now it seems, we are going to experience a real winter. Precipitation started falling last night and accumulated a sheet of ice pellets on the deck, which remain this morning. From what I understand, the roads are okay, school is in session in Scott County, but Harrison County, just a few miles from here, is closed. Mark didn't seem to have any trouble, but he did delay leaving by a couple hours at least. From the forecast, it appears we're going from the freezer into the deep freeze as I see next Tuesday's low is 9 degrees, yikes.
The second reason I find this to be a "not so great" time of year is taxes. Yes, it's time to order forms and gather and organize all those wonderful records I've kept all year. With a background in accounting, this should all be a breeze. More like a gale wind that blows me away from everything that I'd like to do and toward that which I do not. Fun times ahead......NOT!!!
Usually, the only things that help me through this time of year are those diversions of family together time and sports. We'll be having our parents' anniversary soon and my Dad's birthday will bring us together in February. Sports diversions include the SuperBowl, which none of my teams made; tennis, which without Andre Agassi has been lackluster; and Kentucky basketball, which unless you're out of state, know that has been a struggle this year.
Let's all remember that Kentucky is a player first program. Yes, we put the players first before we consider what's best for the team or the program, or the fans....sorry, Big Blue Nation. Yes, let's all take a moment to pray for these fabulous freshmen and all the other Wildcats. These are young men that God has a plan laid out for each of them. Hopefully, it includes an outstanding college career complete with one or more National Championships. But, the bottom line is, we want God to use these young men and their talents He gave them to ultimately advance His plan, not the Big Blue Nation's. I will pray for them to know God's plan for their lives and do that which accomplishes His will for their lives. I know if they do that, we'll all be the better for it.
I am finally getting excited about our upcoming Beth Moore Bible Study on the book of Esther. It's called It's Hard Being a Woman. I have to say Amen to that. I took part in this study at Porter Memorial Baptist Church in Lexington several years ago, but wasn't able to stick with it as I would have liked. So, now thanks to my friend, Susan's willingness to share the responsibility of bringing Beth Moore studies to our little church, we are starting this study after completing Stepping Up, which was awesome. God can use Bible Studies to really strengthen churches, small groups, friendships and relationships with Him and each other. I'm praying this study is successful in doing that.
I will continue to recommend the reading of the UpperRoom devotional book to everyone. It's available on line although I enjoy my copy from church. I also continue recommending listening to Christian music. I tune in to K-Love on 89.9 FM and theMessage on Sirius.
I've had a great week early into the year, seeing friends and family and feeling like I'm doing what God wants me to do. I hope and pray you are having the same positive feelings about your new year. Take care and stay safe, luv, Susan
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