A busy day off!

God gave me the idea to get some quart sized bags. I did so when Ron and I went to the grocery store. After I got home and put up the groceries, He gave me another idea; put some candy and a New Testament in the bags (I use the Invitation ones found in the affordable Bibles link). They fit great.

Then I thought, I'd love to finally get a photo of me taken with the "Free Bibles" sign. But where? I could go to the Christian bookstore. I still have about $5 I was given for "The Work" and I take that obligation very seriously. I need to use it, to get supplies.

While I'm at it, if I'm Out with the sign... why not hand out some Bibles? So, I loaded up about 18, in the baggies, with a generous handful of assorted candies. I also did some Spanish. This is IN ADDITION to the regular driver candy I hand out - I took my leftover Driver Bibles and did the same treatment, combining them into the quart sized ziplock. It is supposed to rain tomorrow, so it's a great idea.

Now I just have to "mush" everything down into as compact a package as possible, especially since I need to bring the sign, and some supplies for work, in addition to what I lovingly refer to as "My Junk".

First stop, grocery store. We came home. I did up the Bibles for tomorrow, took a while. I ran out of "Chewy Mix" caramels and had to go get my new bag, divvy it up, and bag it. I had a horrifying experience once where I had the wrapped candy sitting in a tote bag. Ants. Many bad words were spoken as I threw out THAT candy! I always, always bag it up, unless it is the "Columbiano" candy - that's got a fantasic, tough wrapper.

A little computer time, worked on a care package for someone. I decided to take a nap.

One of the best books I have read this year is "Streams of Water" by Brother Yun. In it, he specifically addresses "missionary" type issues, like resting now and then before the Lord forces one on you! He said, every time he got imprisoned for Jesus, it was because he was overworking. He also mentions important issues, like making your family a priority. Serving God first and foremost, keeping your heart soft and humble. The vitality of obedience.

Anyway, I decided to take a nap with the cat. It was great, but I had some dreams I can interpret as an "attack". To me, that just confirmed that I SHOULD go out tomorrow.

After I got up, I sat in bed and read "Pilgrim's Progress" for a while. The cat came and lay by my crossed legs as I read. After he got up, I did.

I got some laundry going, cleaned up the bedroom. I don't want to cause my brother to stumble, so if you have carnal issues you might want to skip the rest of the paragraph. I have noticed a serious wedgie problem. Every item that causes me trouble is a size "Y". It seems the recent weight loss has taken off an underwear size. Only the size "X" is comfortable. I put all the size Y's off to the side. God willing, I will NEVER wear them again! Thank you Jesus, for the weight loss! And maintaining! Now I only have "good fitting" items.

I thought I might need to go to the store, but I have plenty of stuff. Yay! I cleaned up several square feet of very messy bedroom. I'm delighted. I got all my nightgowns together, all my old stained "Housework/yardwork" stuff I would NEVER wear in public (unless mowing the lawn), together, and put all my cold weather gear together.

Then, I was sitting in front of this computer, right next to the used recumbent exercise bike Ron bought years ago. Hm. I did indulge in a small can (21 carbs) of Pringles today. It wouldn't kill me to burn them off! Besides, the end goal is "getting healthy" and a nice low-grade workout sounded good. I did that - about half an hour total.

I need to 1. Hang up the clothes as they finish in the dryer (more Praise for God, and thanks for a washer and dryer in my home!) It is so nice to wash clothes AT HOME. I will never take that for granted.

2. I need to combine the stuff I'm taking tomorrow. For instance, I have 36 cup-a-noodles for work, but I only need to put about 14 in the machine. I need to mix up the flavors, and put them in a tote bag.

3. Dishes.

4. Cook food for this week, I got some hamburger. I plan to cook it with either chili seasonings, or some italian seasonings, scramble some eggs, and make "bowls". Eggs, meat, cheese, and some kind of sauce.

5. This one isn't as vital; Ron and I recently switched MP3 Players because mine is more "blind friendly". He had broken the USB port on his computer, and couldn't take the files off. UGH. His taste and mine are NOT the same. I need to get rid of his stuff. Our players cost about $30 each.

Tomorrow, I have to get up at 5. Hopefully we will get milk SOMETIME tomorrow. Fortunately, I know I will at least get the sandwiches. He is very reliable, and a very good sport about my Spanish tract-candy.