Let's talk about deadlines

Okay, this week has been rough.  Let's talk about deadlines and the reality of everyday life.  I set some goals a few weeks back for the race.  things like getting out sponsorship letters, opening registration, getting insurance.  I am sad to say that I have not met very many of them.  I am happy to say that is not for lack of trying. 

I have a quote in process.  I have been working hard on the website and have added some more content, including a printable pdf that people can print up to share.  I have finished a corporate letter and had it proofed by my sister.  English is not my forte.  I guess this is one reason that God blessed me with so many siblings.  I alsmost always have one that is good at what I am lacking. 

So realistically this comes down to the  serenity prayer.   God give me strength to do what needs to be done and what must, and also the serenity to except what I can not change.  Note- this is my paraphrasing.  The prayer says it better.  Children are a constant reminder of that.  It is most important to take care of them and give them what they need.  Secondary  are your needs and wants.  Often times the little things are more important.  

Like I would have loved to recieve Communion today,  However, Max had other plans.  He just didn't want to sit quietly.  Why is it that two year old boys think that any time is a good time to growl like a tiger?   I spent my communion meditation in the hall serving corner time.  There must be some grace in that. 

I know that life is what we make of it and we are along for the ride.  The trick is remembering that we are a passenger and God is our driver.   Life is a struggle when we try to be the backseat driver, who knows it all.