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.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'll be using a new Bible come January and I know I'll miss this big messy one LOL
DeleteBeautiful pictures - ((hugs)) to you - hope you feel better soon.
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DeleteI'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!
Thank you! I will look into the stress gummies. My anxiety does go away for years at a time (or at least it is in much better control) I think Mel Robbins had an expert on that talked about the anxiety/excitement thing if I'm not mistaken. I am very blessed to have such nice parks nearby!
DeleteHello dear Sherry
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear you're having continued issues. Prayers for your peace, for your Dad too. And for this world quite honestly. I think it's easy to feel the way you do with all that's going on this country besides. Love your pics. Especially your furry baby and your lovely bible. 😍 Blessings for a wonderful week ahead. Enjoy that sunshine!! xoxo
Thank you, I appreciate the prayers. I know the state of the world is a part of this new onset of depression. I am fighting it the best I can, but it wins on many days. I'm not giving up - I just keep trying to pivot to find an opening in the dark cloud that I can squeeze out of! And yesssssssssss to enjoy that sunshine!
DeleteYour kitty is adorable. I'm currently reading Persuasion by Jane Austen for our book club this month. I'm sorry your're struggling. I will add you to my prayer list. I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, that means a lot. I love Persuasion! Well, I love all things Jane.
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