Day One

I've wanted to look forward to this day for some time now.  May 1.  First day of sabBRADical.  About a month ago, though, I started thinking about it.  Then I started "leaning".  You know the "leaning" feeling has hit when it starts getting hard to get anything done or enjoy what you are currently doing because you are excited for "what's next."

It keeps me from finishing well.  That makes it sound like "I'm done," which I'm not.  But it is an extended break.  I almost started leaning.

I am glad I didn't.  I was so blessed by the baptism on Sunday.  It is always amazing to hear someone share their testimony.  Hearing a great friend share transparently about what God has and is doing in his life was incredible.

So Monday, I did nothing.  That's what I try to consistently do on Monday.  Nothing.  Over the past 7 years, I have found that if I make a list and try to get everything done, I really get nothing done.  Mentally and spiritually I need my sabbath Monday to recoup and prepare for the coming week.  Oh I still get things accomplished, just on His schedule rather than mine.

Today is Day One.  I mowed.  Surprise, surprise.  I loved it.

And I cut my hair.  Wanted to do this last Spring, but Sal and Cass nixed that idea with her upcoming wedding.  Love it.

And I finished the day with Cardio Kickboxing.  Again, loved it.  The workout, the people, the stress relief.  Carson has been coming for the last week or so.  Great to exercise with my son.

What does tomorrow hold?  7 AM dentist appointment to fill a cavity.

I guess you can't mow every day.