Tuesday, Ten things!

 As I was sitting in my chair this morning in my pajamas thinking of all the things I have left to do and not really wanting to do any of them, I looked around at my mess and thought this is over whelming.  I am overwhelmed, spiritually,emotionally, physically.  I can just sit here and stare off into space and drink my cold diet coke.  (the diet coke was so nice)  I have so much to do today, as we have to leave early tomorrow in order to meet with the pastor to arrange the funeral.

We lose an hour and the road we travel is a winding goat trial of a highway.  It will take 5 hours to get to Missoula.  At least it is warm and we won't have to worry about snow on the pass.  Thanks for that blessing. I did get the sewing done and it is picked up, I also finished B's birthday curtains and chair pads and delivered them last night. But I still have to get other things done in order to leave.

Talked to Sissie on the phone and her plane if it is on time should get her to the church on time.  If we are late she can take over for us. 

SO as I was sipping my soda and allowing myself to go into fog brain I thought, Kim just get up and do 10 things to this room to improve it.  After you do that you can sit a stare some more.  Just ten things, you can do that.  You can count to ten  You can.  

So I:

1. picked up the garbage in the room and threw it away, just a handful of things on the tables and floor

2. I picked up the dirty dishes just a few and took them to the kitchen

3. I folded the two blankets that were mussed.

4. I picked up baby stuff and put it all back in the baby basket.

5. I dusted crumbs off the tables and sofa and chair

6. I shook out the dogs bed

7. I swept the floor in the family room

8.  I rearranged all the pillows

9. I lit a candle

10.  I got out the vacuum and vacuumed the rug.

This took less than 10 minutes. Now I am going to try this in the other rooms of the house.

I am also going to do it with the ironing and the bills.

I have to unhook my computer and take it in after this post.

If you find yourself in a funk, try this 10 thing challenge.  It worked for me.

Thanks again for all your sustaining prayers for me and my family.  You have no idea how much they help.  When I start to despair, I think of this army of readers behind me, praying and lifting me up. This means so much right now.

Well I am going to sign off and go find 10 things to get done.

Have a great and productive day staying positive while you are in the negative.

 

Kim