A little behind, but no less thankful

This month has turned out to be incredibly busy, and last week was the worst.  I say "worst" for lack of a better word.  It wasn't a bad week, just extremely...full.  Part of the busyness was due to catching the flu at the beginning of the month and the subsequent recovery and catch up at work.  Add to the normal daily routine and work schedule:

• Endeavoring to compile a multimedia presentation for my church that had a looming deadline (a new undertaking for my technologically challenged brain), 
• Learning and assuming new tasks and responsibilities as assistant to the dean of education, a new ministry I'll be taking on more fully in January,
• Helping organize, prepare for, and execute the Christmas decorating at the school,
• And multiple consecutive evenings away from home for church responsibilities or other commitments and you've got....

A life just like everyone else's as some point or another.  Crazy busy?  Yes.  Crazy full of God's grace, faithfulness, strength, and provision?  Always yes.  And for that, I'm very thankful.

I'm also thankful for friends who I know are faithfully praying for me...

For last Thursday's lunch date of grilled cheese and tomato soup with a good friend...

For all the enthusiasm and help decorating the school for Christmas...  (Side note: You wouldn't believe how much it means to the students to see the school decked for Christmas.  By this time their brains are filled to overflowing, and the Christmas cheer is a big encouragement.)

For a day at home on Saturday to get some much needed rest...

For the girls who came over Saturday evening and filled the house with laughter and good company...

For sleeping so soundly each night...

And for today.  Monday.  A new day and the start of a new week.