Do you know how nice it is to walk in the rain when you're wearing rain boots?
It makes inclement weather much more pleasant. When I wear my rain boots, I feel prepared. I feel protected. I don't need to tiptoe around puddles or worry about the hem of my pants being saturated when I come back inside. I can plow right through, not a care in the world.
This past week I was off work for Thanksgiving break. In between family gatherings, I've played a little bit of catch-up with my life. I organized a few closets and sorted the girls' clothing. I browsed our digital pictures and printed some copies of my favorites. I sifted through paperwork and tended to correspondence. I made legible to-do lists and updated our calendar so I know what's ahead for the next few weeks.
I wouldn't say that I'm caught up, but I'm hoping that I'll be a step ahead when I return to the regular routine tomorrow. I'm hoping that I'll feel prepared, rather than frazzled, hanging on by a thread, living-on-the-edge as if everything will collapse (myself included) if one more obligation is added into the mix.
Getting caught up on the little things actually is a big thing; it enables you to be prepared. When birthday presents are bought and wrapped days -- not minutes -- in advance of a birthday party, when the dishwasher is emptied after dinner instead of picked through the next morning before breakfast, and when I know what dinner will be before I actually arrive at dinner time, I feel like I'm bringing my A game.
It's like wearing rain boots. I can handle the rain when I'm prepared.
Another fantastic thought. This one is on my mind a lot recently because our pastor did a talk about how it's impossible to plan for everything, but we can definitely be prepared. You must correspond with him. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent post. We rearranged some rooms and furniture yesterday which achieved a type of preparation I had been looking for for quite some time. I find that success begets success, and for me, being prepared is success!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I talked to my first grade sunday School class today about how Advent is a season of preparing for something special. The whole time, I was thinking about all the preparing I need to do!
ReplyDeleteHere in Alaska boots are as important to the wardrobe as under ware! It's very messy here; so boots are essential for all ages. Everyone has their Xtra-Tuffs and they wear them everywhere, and I do mean EVERYWHERE! It is not unusual or considered gauche to wear them to church or even weddings!
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