This Weeks Wednesday Hodgepodge

 

1. What's the last thing you completely overreacted to? 

In the past, I had a tendency to overreact to many situations. It was a challenging time for me, especially with an alcoholic husband. At the time, I felt justified in my overreactions, but looking back, I realize it only escalated the problems. That's when I decided to attend Al-Anon meetings, and with the support of my faith in Jesus, I learned to step back and avoid jumping to conclusions. Even though I wouldn't say I'm completely cured of my tendency to overreact, I now have powerful tools like the teachings of my faith and the guidance from Al-Anon to help me navigate these challenges.

 Recently, I caught myself overreacting to the news of the wildfires. I spent around 36 hours feeling anxious and physically unwell. I've learned from this experience that while it's important to be concerned and take action, allowing myself to overreact only serves to worsen the situation for me.

2. Your top five snacks? 

I don't usually snack a lot, but when I do, I tend to reach for these refreshing and tasty options:

1. Juicy and sweet seedless red grapes

2. Cool and refreshing watermelon chunks

3. Tangy and citrusy orange slices

4. Crunchy celery sticks with creamy peanut butter

5. Crisp crispbread topped with cream cheese and apricot jam.

3. What smell always brings back some type of memory? Elaborate. 

Pears soap always brings back memories of when my babies were born. The hospital used Pear Soap to clean them, and I'll never forget the comforting scent. 

Whenever I smell pinto beans and cornbread, I think of my beloved Grandma. She used to make the most delicious pinto beans and cornbread, and the aroma would fill the whole house.

4. What's something you learned from the last book you read? 

After reading the book of Job in the Bible along with the above commentary, I gained a deeper understanding of God's sovereignty and feel encouraged to endure suffering and trials in my own life.

Currently, I am reading "Zvi: The Miraculous Story of Triumph Over the Holocaust  

Revealing Revelations" by Amir Tsarfati as I prepare for a Revelations Bible study. I usually read several books at once because there are so many books out there and so little time to read them all. 

5. What's the next thing on your to-buy list? Will you make that purchase before the end of the year? 

We require new tires for our van either by the year's end or at the start of the coming year. Although we don't use the van frequently, we'd like to have the new tires before the rainy season.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

At this moment, the only thing on my mind is the impending call from the Gastroenterologist at 11:15 am today. I am eagerly awaiting the results of my colonoscopy and endoscopy, which were sent to her by the Endoscopy clinic. Despite feeling positive about it all,  patience has never been my strongest virtue. I don't like to wait. 

Ah, the joys of being in my Seventies!

The results are in https://myshastahome.blogspot.com/2024/08/test-results.html