Getting Ready to Go

I am frantically trying to get ready to leave for Colorado to go to a training Conference. This is the span of time before departure when everything is piling up and I do not know how to get it all done before I leave.

I got home from work today to find new bunkers dug in the back yard. I love my dogs, I love my dogs, I love my dogs ….Sigh …..I was filling in what I could when the neighbor boys showed up and asked if I wanted to hire them to cut the lawn. I almost wept in relief. So they began the very hard job of mowing very long grass and I shoveled dirt. When I had scraped as much dirt as I could find back in the holes, I grabbed the very dirty and happy dog, tied her to the garage and began to make her a much cleaner and unhappy dog by hosing her down. (Thank you Lord for the warm beautiful day). I scrubbed and scrubbed and rinsed and rinsed and finally had removed as much muck as I could. Then I had a very wet and unhappy dog that I tied up on the front porch.

With that done I have been cleaning house, changing Bubba’s litter box, laying out extra food and water to tide him over while I am gone and a hundred other tasks. Now I have to pack, do wash and clean out my car.

Sometimes I wonder if the trip is worth the pain of preparing to go. But I know that not only will this conference give me opportunity to be challenged by inspiring speakers, and hone my skills, it will also offer the chance to connect with other Mission minded people who love to serve.

That is probably one of the best things about the conference. Sometimes I think I learn more from other Mission workers than I do from the speakers and workshops. I want my heart to be open and my mind to be sharp.

“The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life” Proverbs 13:14

So I will wade through the fountain with the wisdom I am given. I will take with me a thirst to learn and a desire to connect. It should be an interesting trip. ….hhmmm ….. you know there is an ancient Asian curse that says, “May you live in interesting times.” …… so perhaps I’ll hope it won’t be too interesting. I will let you know.

Just Connie