Some thoughts

It’s crazy busy in life right now (leading to a decrease in rate of posting).  There are ramifications for this.  Among them:
*I don’t sleep much these days.  When I do, it isn’t well. 
*I know I’m stressed out because the sound of my phone ringing makes my body tense up, so I’m keeping it on vibrate these days.
*All of those healthy routines I’d like to develop don’t feel attainable because of how drained I feel just thinking about doing them.
*I’m afraid of the two large knots which seem to be taking up permanent residence in my shoulders.

Despite that:
*I know if anyone is equipped to deal with sleeplessness and not be too cranky, it’s me.
*I’m willing to accept having my phone on vibrate.  Actually, I think I’m coming to like it and might keep it up even after stressors are alleviated.
*I know I need to start taking my vitamins, drink water, go to the gym, etc., but when I consider the fact that I am generally healthy, I am grateful.
*The knots in my back are nothing new.  I should probably just get over it.

Now for all of you:
*If you call me and I don’t answer, or if you want to hang out with me and I can’t for a little while, please don’t hold it against me.  Once life returns to some semblance of order, I’ll do what I can to make it up to you.
*Don’t give me too much pity.  I signed up for the life I’ve got, and even when I’m overwhelmed, I still want to be doing what I’m doing.

Things that keep it all in perspective:
*By May, I should have a pretty good grip on things.  (If it sounds far off to you, that’s great because you can relish things from now til then.  If you’re like me, though, it’s rushing at you like a full-steam-ahead locomotive!)  That to say:  the end(-ish) is in sight!
*Isaiah 63:7-14.  [I'm typing it in because it's possible you don't have your Bible handy.  Normally, I prefer the NRSV, but this is NIV because it's right here.  Emphasis, of course, is mine.]  “I will tell of the kindnesses of the LORD, the deeds for which he is to be praised, according to all the LORD has done for us–yes, the many good things he has done for the house of Israel, according to his compassion and many kindnesses.  He said, ‘Surely they are my people, sons who will not be false to me’; and so he became their Savior.  In all their distress he too was distressed, and the angel of his presence saved them.  In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.  Yet they rebelled and grieved his Holy Spirit.  So he turned and became their enemy and he himself fought against them.  Then his people recalled the days of old, the days of Moses and his people–where is he who brought them through the sea, with the shepherd of his flock?  Where is he who set his Holy Spirit among them, who sent his glorious arm of power to be at Moses’ right hand, who divided the waters before them, to gain for himself everlasting renown, who led them through the depths?  Like a horse in open country, they did not stumble; like cattle that go down to the plain, they were given rest by the Spirit of the LORD.  This is how you guided your people to make for yourself a glorious name.”
*Though you might not think it to look at me, I have a lot to be grateful for and I sure know it.  Top two things:  I have a wonderful family; and I have the best co-workers in the whole wide world.  NO JOKE!