Daily Wisdom for Women - January 7, 2023

 January 7, 2023 - Anything Is Possible - "Sarah laughed at herself saying, 'After I am worn out, and my lord is old, shall I have pleasure?' The Lord said to Abraham, 'Why did Sarah laugh and say 'Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?' Is anything too hard for the Lord?'"  Genesis 18:  12-14

I had to laugh because there is no way I would want to have another baby---and I can't since parts of the baby-making process have been removed!  But it is comforting to know that Gary and I will be able to do some of the things that are difficult for us IF we have faith in the Lord to give us the strength and ability to do those things.  

While I know that age is a factor, I also believe that COVID, being in the house for long periods of time, not being as active when we were quarantined, and limiting our interaction with others has influenced how limber we are and how much energy we have.  We are fortunate that we have a long lane to walk for checking the mail box and just for exercise.  We have a yard to walk around.  Gary enjoys doing the chores because it gets him out of the house and gives him a break from watching FOX News and NCIS reruns.  Even though it is a little costly, I need to continue my sessions with Megan the Trainer because I need to strengthen my muscles and increase my movement and balance and she forces me to do those things.  

Since we have been home from Branson on January 2, we hadn't left the property until yesterday afternoon.  January 6.  We had been in the house for four days solid.  There was a moment when it would have been much easier to just stay at home, but we both needed to get out of the house.  Even though I like being here and have plenty of things to keep myself busy, I don't want to slip into the trap of just staying at home and not interacting with other people.  We haven't even seen the girls!  The only family we have seen are Blaine and Owen one afternoon when Blaine came to do the chores and Owen wanted to see Papaw (and really wanted to sit in the recliner, eat chips, and watch a movie).  

I was really scared about not wanting to take a shower and get dressed.  That would be a bad sign!  That hasn't happened, and I won't let it happen!

Holidays are over.  Back to normal activity!

Help me keep in mind, O Lord, that nothing is too hard for you.In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.