“What’s on your plans for the day?” were the first words I heard this morning. “I’m hoping to go to sewing group for the last time before Chemo”

So I thought, I have 3 full days ahead of me before the storm begins. So I shared some thoughts of things I’d like to get accomplished. Working in the south flower garden dividing the iris would be good; finishing up some yard work as if it was late September since there won’t be one for us this year is another; Organizing in the tool shed before harvest could be something. Then we got out of bed and reality started.

First, I had 2 sewing machines on my repair bench that I wanted to get off my plate. We are heading into fall and my wife looks at a sewing machine as a farmer looks at his combine, it has to be in tip-top shape going into the fall.

Then we had an order come in for some quilting supplies from a company we have worked with for years. Suzanne didn’t have the heart to tell them we couldn’t get it done so she pushed through her discomfort and got that taken care of.

I had an appointment in Hoopeston early; we sold something on eBay that needed to be shipped; Suzanne needed help as she still can’t lift after her port placement; and . . . . . .

It made me wonder. Every day, we are all faced with the daily chores of life. Our days are consumed with things that need to be done. The little chores like taking out the garbage, wash the breakfast dishes, feed the pets; Then the bigger duties like fixing meals, mowing the yard and helping kids with homework; Mix in appointments to get your hair cut, see the Doctor, or have your eyes checked; toss in your social responsibilities like the PTA, Church Council, or book club.

How do we get all that done every day? How do we keep our sanity as we run around what seems like faster and faster each day? What keeps us from just throwing up our hands and saying I’ve had it?

Our human condition. Our need to survive, please others, and Safety, Our need to love and be loved. The feeling of accomplishment, reaching goals, and self-fulfillment. That’s what drives us. That’s what distinguishes us from other species. That’s how God made us.

Then the phone rang. It was the Dentist in Champaign and Suzanne’s fluoride dental trays had arrived. Today was my only chance, so off to Champaign, I went.

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.
2 Timothy 2:15