1. I had Monday off!!! Originally we were suppose to be open on Monday and to be honest I was slightly bummed, but I figured I wouldn't complain about 40 hours on my paycheck. But then they decided we would be closed and I got all little kid excited. Weird, I know! I didn't realize how much I need just a day without any commitments, a true day off and believe me it was S-W-E-E-T!
2. I was invited over for dinner, by one of my favorite couples on the planet Anthony & Debbie Totta. I have been blessed beyond measure by their friendship. Debbie is transparent and makes a point of asking me what God is teaching me. After dinner I helped her frost her teddy bear shaped sugar cookies with pink icing & pink sprinkles, and I enjoyed a cup of coffee with a homemade almond biscotti. Earlier that day their granddaughter was born, Debbie baked cookies and biscotti for people to enjoy when they come visit the proud parents & baby. Talk about teaching me a lesson in hospitality, I thought it was enough that the mom gave birth and there is a beautiful baby girl to see. Bonus for me Debbie sent me home with biscotti, so at work I have taken a coffee & biscotti break each day :)
3. I've recently started the Bible study "No Other gods" by Kelly Minter and it has been amazing! God has used this study to open my eyes up to what all the different idols & gods that its possible to have. There are the usual: money, sex, fame, etc. I was awaken to the fact that they can be anything that we focus on more than we focus on God. OUCH! Its also given me a different perspective when reading the Old Testament and it tells us of people worshiping their gods, I don't just think of little wooden statutes anymore. Seeing those verses in this new light has really made them jump off the page and convict me. I don't want there to be anything that I value more than God. Its tough taken a hard look at one's life and saying okay this has got to go or better tone this down or run as fast as you possibly can from that.
4. I was able to pick out the perfect birthday present for one of my plumber's. I know that may sound silly, but I take gift giving seriously. I want to give someone a gift that will bring a genuine smile to their face. My boss has put me in charge of birthdays and its fun & frustrating. Frustrating because I think I have a hard time keeping up with which "from all of us" birthday cards I have and haven't bought. Fun because well its just fun picking up on details in conversations and getting to know these guys and using your detective skills to pick a great gift. Now one of my guys is super easy, I make him a breakfast casserole and he is set!
5. God made it clear to me that I haven't been making my health as big of a priority as I should be. So this week was the beginning of operation Get Mary Ellen Healthy...catchy I know. I have been making a concerted effort to get my body on a regular sleep schedule. I have been utilizing SparkPeople, I keep track of my food & water intake on there, they have exercise videos to follow, recipes, articles on everything to do with health and its all free!!! I have been to the gym to do cardio Mon-Thurs, today I did 3 of the exercise videos (they're only 8-12 mins each). I have seen a difference this week with my injuries from the car accident. Its exciting!!! I have really had to come to terms with my limitations and with that understanding I have cut out alot of activities and haven't tried to over do it this week. If I have to live with these injuries for the rest of my life, I am going to make the best of it. When I am as well as I can be, I can't wait serve and minister to others more!!!
There ladies & gentlemen is my High Five Friday!
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