Memory Monday: A week to catch up

The girls and I are in desperate need of a week to catch up and a week to review. We are still out of our routine (for some very good reasons) and I'm hoping that today we'll get going and work hard and set the tone for the first half of the week.

The second half? We're headed to San Diego on Thursday for a long weekend with a couple of extra kiddos so we're going to rock and roll these next three days.

And I'm going to go for a run this morning. No excuses! I'm still not totally well and feeling stuffy in the mornings, but after I get this posted and sit upright for a little while longer I'll be fine. And I'm just done. Three weeks of feeling cold-ish and some days of feeling downright awful are enough. I'm done.

All this makes me realize how much I am a creature of habit. A change in routine is hard for me. At the same time, I'm learning some flexibility--something I need desperately. On my own I am rigid and controlled to a fault. So I'm taking it a day at a time and just doing whatever comes next.

Other things to catch up on? Email, as always. I know I have a message from at least one of you who said you wanted to join in Memory Monday--and I'm afraid I haven't responded personally yet. Know I am thrilled to have you join us!

And to anyone else awaiting a response, I love getting your comments. I'd love to respond to each and every one with a personal note. Sometimes I do, sometimes I just can't. l hate that! 

Do you ever feel like the reason you want more time is not to have it just for yourself or to waste it, but to spend it on other people? There are so many people I want to spend time with, get to know better. Eternity. The Bible says that God has set eternity in our hearts--and this is one of those things that brings it to the forefront for me.

Leave your verse or your link in the comments below. Love you all and so thankful for your faithfulness and encouragement and accountability. It means the world to me.

Comments

[Karen]

I certainly understand the need to catch up. I felt like I was in catch-up mode last week. And honestly, this week I still have some things that need caught up on and things I'd really like to get accomplished. I have my post up for Memory Monday. Here's the link:

http://truthngraceministries.blogspot.com

I hope you feel better! And I hope you have a wonderful week!
Take care,
Karen

[Lisa notes...]

I so appreciate your words of encouragement to us, in the midst of your own time-crunches and responsibilities. Yes, I too long for eternity with no time limits in getting to know people. In the web world alone, there are so many I would love to get to know better, including you and the others who participate here. One day…

In the meantime, we’re doing some concentrated review on the past few verses that we haven’t fully nailed down yet, but adding one verse in Jeremiah for this week.

My post is here:

http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/2009/11/giving-away-jeremiah-29-memory-monday.html

[Angela]

Catch up time...I think that has become my theme lately. I, too, find that I need to take some time to catch up. However, you can never go wrong when you are catching up on memorizing scripture.

The thing I hate the most is when I too often let those little time-robbers or time-wasters creep into my day, and then I am always playing catch up. I know this is not His plan for me. Thank you for your challenging question - Do I want more time so that I can spend it on myself or to spend it on others?

My post is here:
http://everabiding.blogspot.com/2009/11/memory-monday.html

Take care,
Angela

[Tammy]

Eternity is going to be amazing. I don't think my mind can truly grasp what it will be like, but I guess we have eternity to figure that out:)

Here's my verse...
http://wonbyone92.blogspot.com/2009/11/memory-monday.html

[graywolfie]

I'm stuck..! Lots of things going on recently...so have not been memorizing...really have to catch up...!

[Caroline]

I am finally catching up by Thursday!! Have a great trip.
http://cwperez.wordpress.com/2009/11/05/744/