My cleaning frenzy has come to a screeching halt. I have encountered a Jekyll and Hyde type transformation from Molly Maid herself into a lazy good-for-nothing lug, giving the Nothing Day Queen (Hi, Lyndi!) a run for her money. I don't know what got into me, but I kind of went nuts with the cleaning thing. After doing that major cleaning in the office and all three bedrooms I did, indeed, stay up and do the same thing in the living room and den. 5 full rooms, top to bottom in one day!!! That's got to be a record. I know it is for me, anyway! I must confess, I did skip a few ceiling fans. And I only pulled out the small furniture (chairs, end tables, etc.)--left the couches and piano in place and worked around them. But still!!! And get this: the next day I did the great big "deep cleaning" (is that what you call it, Grace?!) on both bathrooms, then the kitchen floor. (If you had any idea the condition of James' bathroom, you would better understand what a miserable job that was. When I have to take Sam in there because the other bathroom is occupied, he always says, "It's gwoss in here, Mom!!!" If a 2 year old notices, it's BAD.) Anyway, all I have left to do now is the kids' play room. I've been putting that off for two days now. Don't know why. It's really easier than all of the other rooms. I think I just ran out of steam. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow will be the day. I've never had my whole house clean at the same time before! Not REALLY clean, that is. I'm so close I can almost taste it -- just one room away! -- and yet I'm struggling to find the motivation to just get in there and take care of it. Weird. By the time I work up the motivation it'll be time to start on my office again! ;-P
My spirits are much improved since last time I wrote. Thank the Lord! He's helping me. He promises that His grace is sufficient. He's so good to give us just as much grace as we need. Sometimes we want more (and sometimes He floods us with "extra" grace!), but He never fails to give what we need. I feel good in my soul. And I feel great having an almost totally clean house. And I'm rejoicing over Sam Kaufman's marvelous losing streak. ~aaahhhh, yes~ That may be the best part of all. For months he smothered us every time we played games, but he's been losing and losing BIG for weeks now. Yes, he has toppled off of that Game Guru throne he'd gotten so used to. God is good. ;-)
In other news (although it's old news by now), I have received my call. You know, we pray and pray and pray for God to give us a calling and let us know what He wants us to do for him. Who could've known that when we finally received our call it would be Vicky Bly on the other end of the line. It is comforting, however, that we've all received the same calling and have the same cross to bear, side my side. I do hope we are side by side, instead of in a massive pile of white gowns and bloomers. It makes me a wee bit nervous to think of 43 women all carrying the train of one wedding gown. How big did you say that train is, Sister Vicky??? OOOOHH! I just had a thought! LYNDI!!! Lyndi is going to the Assembly this year! She can be the caboose! Add her to the list, Sister Vicky! You can contact her at lyndicabales.blogspot.com -- I'm sure she would be soooooooo happy to help you out!!! Just be sure to put her in the rear. She's the type girl who would fit your saved, sanctified, Holy Ghost filled criteria, but who would also slip a foot out to trip the leader of the pack just for the thrill of watching the dominoes tumble. Anyway... Has anybody had any luck finding something white to wear? I tried my wedding gown on a few weeks ago to see if I can fit in it (barely can), but that's the only white dress I've got. I don't think that'll work. Then we'd all have two trains to carry. We've got enough problems. I'll have to go shopping.
It's late. I'm bushed. Tomorrow I'm going to try (again) to get the kids' room whipped into shape, then I've got Sunday School and WMB to prepare for. Everybody have a great weekend! -- And be sure to pray for my folks and Brother Dupre this weekend as they travel and visit with everybody. We need God's answers, His wisdom, His healing. Thanks again for the support and prayers!!!
Love You All,
~~ Becki ~~
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