Hello, lovely friends. I am still fighting anxiety and depression. I often wonder why I've been afflicted with these things. I've had both in differing degrees for 40 years. I am grateful that I can get out of bed and do my job every day - but that alone is not enough to make a life.
God has called me to do so many exciting things and I am having trouble getting myself together long enough to finish anything. And that starts a vicious cycle of getting down on myself for not fighting against it harder, not praying hard enough or long enough, or believing/trusting enough for the depression/anxiety to be taken from me.
BUT! We are here for the homemaking! And keeping a comfortable, welcoming home is part of taking care of your mental health - so it's all related!
*** The weather in my neck of the woods***
I certainly cannot complain about the weather! As much as I do love the fall, the changing of the colors, and even the coming months of snow - I also love a temperate, sunny week too!
Monday - Sunny and 79 🌞
Tuesday - Sunny and 77🌞
Wednesday - Partly sunny and 69 🌤
Thursday - Partly cloudy and 71🌤
Friday - Sunny and 77 🌞
Saturday - Partly sunny, 82 🌤
Sunday - Partly sunny, 80 🌤
*** Things that make me happy ***
Sunshine. Books. Pumpkin candles. Soft blankets. Fall decor.
*** Book I'm reading ***
I'm currently reading:
* Yada Yada Sisterhood, book 2 (reread)
*Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen
For study/educational/etc:
*The Artist's Way
*The Plan by Kendra Adachi
Finished:
*THE ILIAD! FINALLY! 3.5 stars
*Yada Yada book 1, 5 stars
*The 28-Day Prayer Journey, by Chrystal Evans Hurst, 5 stars
Bible:
SO CLOSE to starting the New Testament! I cannot wait. Currently in Nehemiah.
*** What's on my tv ***
YouTube
*** On the breakfast plate ***
Chickpea salad on a Joseph's pitat
*** On the lunch plate ***
Blackened chicken tenders with Greek farro salad
*** On the dinner plate ***
Leftover spaghetti
*** On the menu ***
Monday Leftover spaghetti
Tuesday Minestrone soup (homemade)
Wednesday Cajun pasta with chicken
Thursday Crispy tofu burrito bowns
Friday My nephew's 16th birthday - maybe Chinese food? Maybe pizza?
Saturday YOYO - some type of leftovers
Sunday White chili with cornbread
*** On my to do list ***
This week:
Monday-Fri work 83-43
New Bible study starting - Daily Grace
3 walks (fingers crossed)
Bible Recap
Pick up prescriptions
Declutter & pick up
Mop floors
Double Down Day (writing group)
Church with Cindy
*** What I am creating ***
Started an art/scripture journal. Working on the Titus 2 Bible study - it's taking much longer than I wanted it to as I have been feeling really down and not doing much of anything after work lately.
*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses ***
I'm asking for prayer for my Dad, as he's having a lot of shortness of breath and trouble walking due to pain and weakness in his legs. I'm also asking for prayer for a friend of mine named Nicole, who was recently diagnosed with diabetes - went into a coma and was hospitalized! She's slowly getting her strength back and getting accustomed to a new way of life.
Prayers going out to the people affected by the shooting and fire in a Grand Blanc, Michigan, church yesterday. Horrible. Prayers for people all over the world living in these evil times.
Love you sisters!
Great picture and enjoying you bible journal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures - ((hugs)) to you - hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're struggling with anxiety and depression. I will help you pray about that. As far as anxiety is concerned, I have found that taking some of the olly 'stress' gummies helps me out some. Someone once told me anxiety and excitement come from the same place, so I try and channel my anxieties into excitement. I struggled a lot with it years ago, and have done better in the years since, thank the Lord. I think we all have those seasons though and I'm very sorry you're in one!
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful park! I would love to walk and visit there! Your kitty is a sweetie also! I hope you have a good week and feel better soon!