As soon as we'd just about finished our schoolwork this afternoon, one of my brothers called (the one out of town) to touch base about my mom. I'd shared with both of my brothers about Joseph graduating from Basic Training next month, and said we'd need someone to stay with Mom. We talked about that and other mom-related stuff. Good to be in touch, but doesn't really solve anything. Gary listened to me share about our conversation this evening and just shook his head. Unfortunately this brother is good at saying what you want to hear, but a bit lax in following through.
Not that I'm belly-aching. I'm becoming resigned to certain things, so I guess that's a step in the right direction.
Now then---this week---Daisy the Pug has bladder stone surgery AGAIN tomorrow (Tuesday) early in the morning. She had the same surgery two years ago, and Violet had it done in August of last year. Dang. I'll get her there at 7:30am, and the best part of the whole deal is the shot the vet gives her right away. Rather than hearing her whine as we leave, she'll quickly be all calm and mildly sedated. I could use some of that, let me tell you. Also, this vet doesn't keep surgery patients overnight, so we'll be able to pick her back up after 2pm. Will clean the house like crazy between those hours, figuring it'll be spic and span by two. Nervous energy, you know.
With my mental state of impending over capacity (if that even makes any sense), will turn off my brain as best as possible until the weekend. Then will nail down the details for our trip to Joseph's graduation. It's sort of like how I can't do anything about any of it---life will roll along in its swift manner whether I interfere or not.
Which brings to mind something our priest mentioned in his sermon yesterday. He said that folks often come for advice and prayer help and one of the first things he asks is if they're staying in God's Word. Are they reading the Daily Office, the daily Psalms reading, praying regularly and staying in God's Face? I thought it was wonderful that he said that. I realize we long for the human angle, but when we really do stay focused on Him, then often amazing things happen. Too often we become so side-tracked and only when life gets unbearable do we go hunting for the Lord. I've learned the hard way that it seems He allows the tough times to get our attention.
Thankfully this isn't one of those times.
