Something you must know about me is I love talking weather. Knowing the 7 day trend, hourly report, the best radar sites or the highs and lows is one of my favourite topics of conversation. Don't even get me started on the whole probability thing. What other job is it OK to be completely wrong and not get fired? I don't know if it's a Dawson trait or a being a Canadian trait, regardless – I've embraced it.
Here's to the weather man.
You may or may not be with me on this, but have you ever felt like the weather man? I'm not talking an innate ability to predict the hour to hour sunshine or wind direction but rather taking on weather systems on the inside. Nothing but sun and blue skies? Overcast and chilly? Or cloudy with the chance or rain? You may already know what I am referring to and some of you may think I am just talking crazy. Whatever the case, surprise, surprise, I can completely relate to what I am talking about.
Last week I felt like a little rain cloud was following me around. I was like a little Eeyore but I really couldn't put my finger on it right away as to why I was feeling this way. It was mixed precipitation. Feeling overwhelmed by all that I have going on and just little things that kept popping up through out the week. I set high expectations for myself and am my own worst enemy for it. Making sure I am making/meeting goals, excelling at tasks and keeping everything in order – aka perfectionist tendencies? Just a touch.
Now before I go any further, I am fully aware there is no such thing as perfect. And having attention to detail can be a real positive, but when you bog your mind down with these things you get yourself sinking in a sea of circling thoughts and unfocused to the things that really count. I have been praying that God keeps me focused on the things that matter, the purpose He has for my life and exalting His name in all that I do. Now, this is easier said than done for me but I am not alone on this journey. I know I am not the only one that is trying to juggle work, family, friends, fundraising, knowing how the heck to put up a two person tent… seriously two person means comfortable for one but you probably want the other person to help set it up. Ok, getting side tracked…welcome to my thoughts 🙂 Your prayers for me to stay focused are welcomed and appreciated. No more rain clouds!
Oh the sunny side of things, I was blessed to meet my first fundraising deadline of $3500 last week! Thank you for all who have donated!!! Now I am working towards my December 15th deadline of $6500. God has been good and I am praying He continues to work though the fundraisers I have planned and those that I am still trying to hammer out all the details. And if your in the Chatham area this weekend and want to satisfy your sweet tooth, I can hook you up at my bake sale fundraiser!
Forecasting more sunny days and blue skies for this Thanksgiving weekend, I have a grateful heart and a desire to grow in all these opportunities ahead!
