A Day in the Life

So here is the first of many follow up blogs to my previous Lent post… enjoy.

I was thinking about what I should blog about today…

So, I was thinking about what has been on my heart…

I realized that what is on my heart is really dependent of what I do during the day.

What I do during the day is really a full time job(outside of the actual full time job I have), but what’s on my heart is more than my full time job.

So, I’m left with a conundrum: how do I convey what it is that has been on my heart, how to I convey what it is that I’ve been dwelling on?

…maybe in the form of ‘a day in the life…’?

So, let’s try that.

Monday - A day in the life of Ms. Anderson- teacher, coach, girlfriend, daughter, sister, friend.

I woke up around 5:45 and listened, hoping the alarm would turn silent- I was hoping for a few extra minutes of rest. No luck.

I showered quickly and then gave my love and best wishes for a good day to the man I adore dearly.

I persuaded myself to look professional as I headed off to the job I’m convinced I’d be better at if I could wear sweatpants…coffee in hand of course.

I shaped and molded young minds in the ways of 7th grade Math along with dodging spit balls, attending endless meetings, adding to my to do list, crossing things off of my to do list, emailing parents, grading papers, planning lessons and giving out a few detentions all while praying for my sanity.

After lunch I did that all again- minus crossing things off my to do list.

End of school day. whew.

I ran home and had a great little chat with Al(roomie and one of my great friends), it was some much needed enjoyment of life. :)

I headed to basketball practice where I hope I was an encouragement and teacher to some amazing women who were in need of a little reminder as to why they play basketball even after tough losses.

I rushed home to do a few more things…these were ’things' for that ’thing’ where I get paid for what most people think only occupies my time from August to May for 7 hours a day (which is false!)  (a.k.a. I did school work).

Then I got hungry and ate…unhealthily(popcorn and chocolate chips for supper…boo) :(

After that I thought about how much I should have worked out… but...

By then, my heart was so full of stuff…and my brain was so tired of constantly running, that I needed to just be fore a while.  Which entails Facebook, Pintrest and other random blogs I follow.  But then...

I finally got up the courage to put all of that STUFF down and pick up my devo (which has gone really well, btw.) and read a little, I was refreshed a little bit.

That was all followed by a lovely phone call to my mother and some chatting with my sister and then to top of my day, Lance. :)

Now, it’s time to crash…so I can do it all again tomorrow(except maybe eat a little healthier).

Moral of this story- There are a lot of things that happen in the course of my day that are matters of my heart: being in relationships, staying connected to my faith, teaching, coaching, encouraging, etc., etc..  (Side note I have a tendency to dwell and worry and stress on these matters of my heart).

It’s almost impossible to pick out all the things that are on my heart in a day and fit them all nicely into a blog post.  I guess that is why blogging is more than a one time deal.  That also means I guess you can look forward to more posts too. :)

The Lent Post

Today it begins.
Lent.

I’ve had more than one person ask me recently, ‘What are you giving up for lent???’
To that I’ve replied, ‘I haven’t really thought about it.’ …until I realized that it was just around the corner.  Then I said, ‘I’m not sure.’

Enlightening, I know. :)

But…eventually, I came to a conclusion.  I’m giving up nothing for lent.  Nothing. Sweet.

Instead, I’m adding a couple things.  I know, I know this seems EXTREMELY ironic since my last couple posts have been about how busy I am and how I need to start to say no to things.  But, and this is a big but, I’ve decide these are good.  These are things that are worth it.

I’m deciding on a daily devotion from a book called the Daily God Book by Erin Marshall.  It’s a routine that I have fallen out of and really miss.  I’m also blogging once a week.  Get pumped!  I know a lot of you have asked for more blogs and I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately but not only for the reason that I have such great friends asking for more of my thoughts.  But more because I’ve forgotten, until recently, how much blogging about what is on my heart is a good way for me to sort through the things I’ve had on my mind.  It’s soooo good for me!

So, get excited for some posts! I’ll update you on my life and what’s on my heart and to be honest I’ll probably post some random, silly things that I find on Pintrest, or that Lance posts on my Facebook wall, or that just pop into my head…be prepared! :)

The first is more of a reflection on my first devo of the Lent season.

It was based off Habakuk 1and 2: Let me turn your doubts into deeper faith.

I was reminded that we are in need.  We are dependent on God and that is a good thing. We aren’t expected to rely on ourselves alone, we are wired to depend on God and when we don’t we are wrecked with worry and guilt and overcome by fear.  There is peace in knowing that the Lord of the universe has it under control.  Our questions, our fear, our doubts…my questions, my fears, my doubts are opportunities for God to show up in a big way (or a small way sometimes).

The prayer at the end of Habakkuk starts out saying, ‘Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds.’
That serves as a great reminder that even it times where I have unanswered questions God’s deeds are awe worthy.  He has proven over and over that He is faithful.

This is good stuff.  It’s so applicable when I think of all the unanswered questions about my life.  Where will I be in a year? Where will those close to me be? Thinking about those things can be overwhelming, they can fill me with doubt.  But I’m reminded that those are great opportunities for faith.

That is all I have for tonight.  I hope your Lent season is off to a great start!