It's been awhile, again! What is hard, sometimes, is trying to think of what to blog about. I suppose it's the same as when we were in school and had to give a book report or write a paper, the first line is the hardest!
All is well in the Juoni household and in our ministry as well. Much of our time is spent like yours probably, just living day-by-day and seeing what comes of it. Sure there are times we have things scheduled; traveling, family events, or the grandkids school events, but most days it's the ordinary.
As of now I have an on-call part-time temporary job (actually after reading that line you might wonder if I really do work!!!) at a local hotel as the 'desk person'. (This hotel isn't very busy right now so I'm home more.) It's a fun job, though it can be boring at times. The hardest part, for me, is not wanting to make any mistakes at the 'desk' because this is my bosses lively-hood. Anyway the bosses are great and very understanding. So far I've probably worked a total of 3 weeks. Maybe they'll call next week as the holiday get closer!
It has been awhile since I've had a work schedule and I must admit I am tired after working from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every day. I'm wimpy I know, but it has been even longer since I've worked a 40 hour week!!! Not complaining, for sure, just thankful I have that income and the opportunity to be where God wants me. The tiring part is that at any given moment the phone will ring and I have to run to the computer from the laundry room, or I have to sort laundry, or put the breakfast away and wash dishes, or check on the rooms people have reserved to make sure the heat is on and the room is cleaned, or have to reload the washer and start the dryer, or check to make sure the pool area is stocked with towels, or find the housekeepers the ask questions, or empty the dryer and start another load. [Remember, I'm not complaining, just stating facts.] I do love interacting with the other employees and the customers though.
For right now, like I said, I'm home...the motel business is slow!
When at home doing all things a homemaker would do. Normal, everyday things that all of you do. Cleaning, cooking, baking, relaxing, scheduling, office work, and being grateful for this life.
Though Thanksgiving is over for this year as a holiday, the spirit should never cease. Being grateful for everything, thanking God for each day's breath and the ability to enjoy whatever He has scheduled.
Also at this time of year we talk about Jesus' advent, the first time He came. Wonder what heaven was like as they were all preparing for that event? Did every being in heaven know what the Father and the Son had prepared? Did the angels know that the beloved Son would die? Were their thoughts only of Him and His return to heaven when it was all over? Maybe the years he was here on earth went very quickly in heaven and it was only a moment. Our celebrations have no comparison to His return to heaven, I'm sure.
Let's all remember to be grateful and rejoice, as we celebrate HIM!
I guess I thought of what to write!!!
