Monday
Dear Elsie
Today was the day we walked in the rain. I worked for most of the day and mid afternoon when I thought maybe there was to be a break in the weather, we walked to Fish Hoek to buy milk. When we got to the bridge, it was relatively clear, with a rainbow..
When we had finished the shopping, it was raining steadily. The rain was light but persistent. We decided to head home anyway. Drowned rats under a bush, but still smiling. A little water didn’t do any harm!
Just as well we didn’t wait because the rain set in and didn’t abate for quite some time.
Why walk? I have steps to get. 10000 a day is preferred but 8000 a minimum. My watch is beginning to dictate a number of aspects of my life. It tells me how much sleep to have, how much deep sleep is preferable, how much light sleep is not. It tells me how many times I wake up and what my deep sleep continuity rate is. Then it tells me I need to stand for a minute every hour & I am a bit too diligent in obeying its command. Oh, and the three rings need to be completed. This is the main reason, I will put on my jacket and in wind or rain, head for the road. I need to move, get 30 minutes exercise and stand for a minute every hour. This is from the other day.
The problem is, I’m on a roll. It keeps telling me I’ve got a consistency “award” which is not really an award – it’s just an announcement to me to say I’ve done another day of having all three rings complete. There are many words to describe my daily dedication to my rings – I think committed and determined come to mind. Others will think loopy! Anyway, I got them today even if I haven’t done nearly enough steps.
While working today, I rearranged my desk. Can you see the difference?
He loves being on my desk with me. Precious Raiku!
The start of 2 Corinthians today.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
God doesn’t waste pain.
It’s not about now – we are only passing through.
Keep the smile going.
God bless you.
In His Grip,
Gran xx 🙂