Time Flies

I always thought that November and December were the busiest months of the year. Now I'm not so sure. February may be the shortest, but it was jam packed with occasions. Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) fell on Februrary 5th this year. My grandmother's birthday was Feb. 4th. Feb. 10-14 (Valentine's Day) was busy as I had declared this a year for making cards and gifts to show the wonderful people in my life how much I love them. I also wanted to spend more time than money. I was busy with this until noon Feb. 14. I also hosted a party for my grandchild, Miss T's 5th grade class on Valentine's Day. My dad's birthday was Feb. 19th. My husband's birthday was Feb. 26th. Between the three dogs, we went to the vet 3 times. Miss T" goes to karate 3 times a week. (I help my older son raise this terrific kid.) She is also on the karate demonstration team. So there were extra classes this month. I volunteer at Miss T's school each Friday. During this past month, my husband worked 17 straight (12 hour) days.
I am so thankful there is an extra day in this month!
Despite all the busyness, I watched several sunsets, worked in my yard, read an entire book, read a dozen magazines, did a jigsaw puzzle, saw the Hannah Montana movie, watched 2 dvds I hadn't seen, and walked my dogs (especially the 4 month old Lab puppy) daily. I was even in bed many nights by 10pm.
I also found time to slow down and dream. I already have tickets to fly to Washington (state) in May. I dream of the places I've always wanted to see and of the things I've always wanted to do. I also dream of spending time with my younger son and his wife who is the "daughter of my heart".
I made time to pray. I continue to pray for each member of my family (including the dogs), my friends and my enemies daily. It is really hard to pray for people who aren't very good, but I will persevere. I've counted my blessings. There are more than I can name. I've done some of a Beth Moore Bible study. God is showing me who I am more and more. No matter what, I know that I am His.
So, as I get back into the busyness of life, I will embrace it and thank God for an extra day.
Happy Leap Year!