Well, it’s here. Monday morning. It’s a fresh start, a new week, a blank slate. I don’t know about anyone else, but sometimes the thought of Monday morning brings dread. I begin to think of the seemingly endless amount of things that must get done this week. I think of everything I should have already made plans for but haven’t. I wonder what the week will bring. Will it go well, or will everything fall apart?

Well, this Monday started off with a bang. About one year ago we adopted a cat from a local animal rescue. Unknown to us at the time, she ended up having Giardia which was left untreated for a long time. Now she has what we believe to be IBD. In her short time with us, she has already endured surgery and countless hospital visits. Almost like clockwork every two to three months she has a flare up causing chronic vomiting and inappetance. Well, this week is one of those weeks. Whenever this happens, schedules must be arranged and plans cancelled to make sure she gets the medical attention she needs. There’s just no other way around it.

It used to be quite discouraging when this happened. Her timing always seems to be impeccable as well. We’ve spent both Easter and Christmas in the pet ER. However, I’ve learned that with quick medical care and a little TLC, she recovers quickly and goes back to her normal goofy, playful self.

So when I was looking ahead at my week, my first reaction was that of panic mode. We are already behind in school lessons for the month. As a Girl Scout Troop leader, we are approaching the end of cookie season which has taken up the majority of my free time during the last month. As a matter of fact, I sit here now at my store waiting for a package to be delivered. I feel like there are so many ways I could be better spending my time right now. My house hasn’t been cleaned in weeks, and the laundry is piled up.

So, what is keeping me from entering total freak out mode right now? Well, first of all, as I look outside I give thanks for a beautiful, sunny, 70 degrees day in February! I also give thanks for a veterinary team that always seems to work us into their busy schedule when we need it most. I give thanks to the fact that I have a home, even though it is usually a wreck! I give thanks for the opportunity to teach my daughter in our own unique way! All of these things would not be possible without the grace and goodness of God.

So as I sit here, still waiting on that delivery, wondering what the day and week will bring, I am not worried! I know that God will provide. He will take care of our needs. Hopefully the rest of the week will go a little smoother, but if it doesn’t, I know I just have to keep trusting in God, and I will make it through! Hope you all have a wonderful week!

And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Philippians 4:19-20

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