Mess of Spaghetti

Women are like spaghetti and men are like waffles.  Have you heard that said before?  This week I am feeling like a mess of spaghetti and am wishing I could keep my life more waffle-like.  The month of April has brought so many projects that are demanding my attention, and this week especially, has me feeling a little out of control.

I usually take great pride in my spaghettiness.  It what makes multitasking come so natural, and I often enjoy balancing many things at once.  However, the last few weeks I have had so many balls in the air that I can't keep them straight at times.  In the month of April we have started officially looking for housing in Houston, started the hiring process for my position in Waco, begun conversations about my transition to working in Houston, designed and sent out Joey's graduation announcements and started planning that weekend of celebration, and by the way... work is nuts with my last March for Babies event in Waco in 3 days.  I'm worn out just thinking about it all!  And that's what happens.  I think about it all.  Even at night while I'm sleeping I think about it.  I have been waking up early in the morning without an alarm clock thinking about it all.  My muscles are even sore from being so tense.  I wish I was better at compartmentalizing sometimes.

Or maybe I just need to be better at turning it all over to Him.

 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4: 6-7

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28

I don't need to worry because He is in control.  I like having a plan and knowing all the details of what's coming and when, but He has a plan and His timing is perfect.  I know I'll feel a lot better after this weekend is over and one big thing is checked off the list.  I have such a supportive husband and family, and I am so thankful.  But, I am praying I will have the strength to keep turning it all over to God, who can alone give me peace that surpasses understanding.  Life gets crazy sometimes, but I'm glad we serve a God who has it all under control even when I don't!