Our New Addition...

Our little family is growing! Last night, the youngest of our little herd of cats joined us. Matt and I were cooking dinner last night when we heard a knock at the door. I opened the door to reveal a neighbor and her son, bearing a tiny calico kitten! She asked if it belonged to us and we responded that it didn't. She said they had checked with neighbors up and down the street and no one was claiming this sweet little one. I instantly begged Matt to let us keep her and he readily agreed.

She is the tiniest, sweetest, cutest kitten on the planet! She is fearless in her exploration and play, and we have named her Buffy the Mouse Slayer. We are beyond thrilled to have a little baby cat to love.

Too Little Time...

There are simply not enough hours in the day. I have employee reviews to do, an agenda to create for a meeting Monday, a report to prepare for that meeting Monday, long-overdue thank-you letters to write and send to donors, a corrective counseling session to conduct with two employees, and loads of emails to which I must respond promptly. All of these things I had hoped to accomplish today when I went in to work three hours early today. None of which were completely finished. I love that I have a lot of responsibility at my job. I love feeling needed and a vital part of my organization. I must confess that I am feeling a bit of pressure right now. I brought work home, so that I can get some of this done over the weekend. But, my husband deserves my full attention when I'm home, and I want to give it to him. I am struggling to find balance between the demands of my job and my home life. There are simply not enough hours in the day.

Up to Speed

A couple of weeks or so have passed since my last post. I shall bring you up to speed on current events in my life. In case anyone was wondering, I have recovered from my "read my mind" snit, thank God. It's so funny what I can get worked up about. Anyway, life is really good. I have a great deal to be happy about.

I have recently mended a few fences, which provides me with considerable comfort. I don't like to be at odds with anyone, it makes me all twitchy and uncomfortable. There are still a couple of people with whom I am ill at ease, but I have hope that I will someday be able to relax in their presence.

I am growing accustomed to my life in Florida, although I miss Tennessee and my friends and family there. Our recent visit was MUCH too short. Luckily, we are going back over Thanksgiving! And, after that, Matt and I are traveling to Europe, which excites me immensely! We plan to visit London, Paris, and Prague! I am beside myself with anticipation for this trip.

Besides the upcoming travel plans, Matt and I have become involved with our church youth group. Next week, we will assume the responsibility to lead the youth bible studies each week, as our minister will be recovering from an operation. I would ask that everyone pray for God to guide our words and actions with these young people. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve, but nervous as well. I have faith that God will help us as we go. He has already revealed to me in His word what scriptures to cover, so I feel pretty prepared...

I can do All things, through Christ, who strengthens me.