An Ordinary Day

Recently I was asked what I do all day. Certainly an interesting question for someone that is supposed to be retired. So I chose to just see what keeps me so busy. First this morning was meeting with a group I started last November. These are Missions Pastors and we go through some books together. I do enjoy that time although it is every Thursday.

Then home and there was a message from Delta airlines. I am going to India in October for Samuel Stephens' son's wedding. May 30th I made my reservation which is going to be a longer trip than I want but since I am using Frequent Flyer miles, I have to do it their way.
Now they sent me an email that some of the flights have changed. Okay, so working through all of this with Delta took one hour and 35 minutes on the phone. Ouch!

Checking my e-mails I needed to respond to Lener in Peru, Phonesack in Laos, a new widow I am helping in Kansas, and about five others. Yes, they take time but I enjoy the relationships. In the last few weeks I have been referring to my activities with internationals and others as my "parish"--people in need of help, hurting, or don't understand what Christ can do for them.

At 2:30 I met with Andrew Gale and he showed me how to do a blog. So here is the first one.
From there I checked on a friend from Japan and another from Vietnam. In an hour I am off to meet with another new acquaintance to walk a couple of miles to a restaurant for dinner. She too is searching for a relationship with Jesus. By the time I get home from there, I'll be nice and tired and ready to finish off my day.

I think that answers the initial question as to what I do with my day. They are all different, they are all the same. I start my morning prayer "Okay Lord, what do you have in store for me today?" and the day fills up rapidly with many needing help.

So what does a retired person do all day? "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

Blessings,

Donna

A Starting Thought

Today, I am creating a blog to write down some of the things I am learning and experiencing. I hope people have the opportunity to read and respond to things I'm thinking through. Thanks for your interest.

Donna