Safe in His Arms

Safe In His Arms

Shew!  What a Sunday!  This day was filled to the max!!!  We were a bit out of routine this morning....because duty called for us to work at the baseball field today.  Had intentions of going to early service and failed to set my clock!  Ugggggg......Life happens sometimes.  Thank goodness for FBC-TV!  Don't like not starting my week out without Pastor Rick's message. 

I spent some quiet time to myself this morning....and when I turned on the Radio...."Safe in His Arms" was playing.  While a beautiful song.....boy what a message!  Reflecting back on the day....I was in and out of the car several times running around today, and nearly each time....the same song was playing.  I'm starting to not believe in "circumstance" or "conincidence".....I'm thinkin that the good Lord was slapping me in the head with his reminder to me today...."I am safe in His arms."   So thought I'd share.....we are ALL safe there.

We headed to the ballpark mid-morning to work concession stand for our "shift."  While I knew that they were doing this....I was still suprised with the first thing I saw....

I was immediately reminded of how lucky we are to be surrounded by such loving people....everywhere we go.  Friends AND strangers.  I had to excuse myself to the restroom immediately for a few minutes to wipe a few tears.  We are truly blessed!

The concession stand was dead for a bit, so I was able to visit with a few buddies, my Syd, and my David. 

Poor David has worked day and night for nearly a week....so we've had little time to visit. 

Was able to visit for a minute with my dear friend Kim and hug HER neck as she is heading in tomorrow for a procedure herself.  Of course, she approached me more worried about ME than about herself.  Prayer warriors, please, please lift her up also.  As I told her and her sweet family as they were leaving...."Take care of her...she is precious cargo!"!  They are a beautiful, precious, precious family. 

After our shift, I ran to clean a house so that I could get it done before surgery.  Worked out that the owners were gone on vacation so I could clean over the weekend.  Leave it to ME to get the "garage code" mixed up with the "alarm code" -- set off deafening alarms and end up looking at a Sheriff's deputy!!  Luckily, he found me with nothing in my hands but Pine-sol and a mop so he didn't haul me off to jail.  I think my "blonde moments" are going to land me on the show "Punked" one of these days!!  :)

Finished up the house, and ran to clean an office that I do weekly.  Made it in the door, thank goodness! without any issues.  Finally headed home with intentions of doing a few chores in preparation for the week.  Sam was headed to Arkadelphia to sing with Pure Energy.  Got home and found that my Sydney had cleaned the house!  God love her!  It was a nice suprise....and such a loving act.  I was a little tired....and her gift gave me more than a clean house....a much needed NAP!  :)

I woke up to dinner cooked by my sweet David. Grilled ribs, pan fried potatoes, and my favorite....mac & cheese!  Yum!  Not sure how I'm maintaining the weight loss with all my surpise treats....but that meal is WORTH being fat for!  haha  Suprise visit from Chuck, Deb and sweet Ashlyn.  In a million years, I cannot tell you how much I love the Shamlins!!!  I will never be able to go "tit for tat" with them.  They have helped me way beyond measure too many times to count!

Also had a quick little visit from Ang as she brought my Sambo home.....was so nice to hear about Pure Energy and how they had such a wonderful trip tonight.  As always, we shared a couple of laughs before I settled in for the night. 

As I got everyone down, and crawled into bed.....received a call from my Dad.  Was nice to hear about his recent fishing trips....and just chit chat.  I think I even got him so bring me some Crappie that he has caught!  Lord....just help me to cook it!  hahaha 

I'm starting to feel a bit anxious about this week.  I know that it is necessary for my healing.  I know that I am "safe" in His arms.  But I'm nervous....and I don't like to be away from the kids.  My Sam has struggled a bit in Algebra this year.  He has is big end of the course test this week.....both Tues and Wed.  This will determine if he can receive high school credit for the course or if he has to take again.  I know he is anxious and the timing stinks.  The second day of the test falls on surgery day for me.  Please send up extra prayers for me that he can do his very best!!!  Pray that the Lord can comfort him and calm his thoughts and mind to do well. 

I would also like to ask for prayers for another friend, Gina.  She took a fall and is thnking she may have broken an ankle.  She is a nurse, a single mom who happens to be flying to her son's college graduation in a week.  A broken ankle just doesn't need to be in the cards right now!  Please pray for comfort and healing for her as well. 

We should end this upcoming week with more answers and steps for the game plan.  Please pray for us as more news is revealed.  Please pray that my recovery time is fast so that I can get back to work quickly and be the busy mom I have to be!  As always....Just please pray for me and my babies....

Much love to you all,

Terri