Never to Busy to Post...

I have been in my home for over two years now.  My posts have slowed down because home-owning slowed down.  There have been no snake invasions, floods or other acts of God that have been worth writing about... so what do I do?

I have hesitated about writing a post like this, but why not...

My great-aunt Maggie died two weeks ago.  At any funeral, I end up thinking deep, and long term.  Hence, this post.

"How are you doing" or "How are you" is a standard American greeting that we all use daily.  I am going to guess that people traditionally answer, "Well" or "Good" and ask you the same in return.  How often do you ask it and mean it - and by mean it, expect an honest answer and are ready to listen?

I would speculate 2 things now:
1. You use it as a greeting, not expecting someone to unload their troubles on you.
2. The answer, either given by you or received, has more often been "busy" rather than anything else.

Can we stop saying we are busy?  Let me pause.  Let me admit.  I still use 'busy' as an answer but I am trying to quit.  Everyone is busy.  Acknowledged, and now let us try to move on - please, and thank you.  In our current age, we can do more, faster, and with less effort than anyone has ever done before - so we fit more in and and we still want more?  OR... do we maybe have our priorities out of line?

My personal battle - the gym.  If working out were really a priority for me, could I not cut out watching Big Bang Theory, surfing media sites, or doing other "activities" so that I could go to the gym?  Granted, some days, I really do work late, I need to wash clothes because clean underwear is a priority over any other... but most days, I just need to get honest with myself.

As a part of my battle of the "busy" - I am asking my friends to be honest with me.  I am okay if you turn down social plans if you need downtime or if you need to make them later so you can workout or work late or wash clothes... Missing dinner is not going to ruin our friendship or make us any less close.

In a society that expects us to be 100% engaged, 100% of the time - it can be overwhelming.  But if you were to step away and say what am I going to be remembered for... is it going to be your facebook/instgram/twitter posts, your blog views, the tv shows you loyally followed, or your overtime? I am going to guess no.

He who has been given much, much is expected.  Let's put on our big boy panties and get to 'work'.  Life has a lot to offer, lets enjoy it, take advantage of it, and be grateful for it... instead of seeing it as a burden.

I am not busy - my life is blessed and full!

#TBT

#TBT - (Throwback Thursday): This is another "holiday" Twitter and Instagram hashtag, which shows up every Thursday on both sites. The impetus behind this one is that it is an opportunity for people to share photos and info that is a "throwback" to an earlier time.

As my #TBT, I want to share about Dibora Getachew - or as I first knew her, Dotty.  Dotty was born on August 05, 1993 in Ethiopia.  Bethany Presbyterian Church's Youth Group started sponsoring her when I was in high school - so it has been over ten years that we have supporting Dibora.  At age 20, Dotty is still in school and is preforming above average.  Our $38 a month provides Dotty with Bible teaching, medical exams, hygiene supplies, recreational activities, tutoring, scholastic materials and nutritious meals. Dotty will be eligible for our continued sponsorship through August 2015 as long as she stays in the program. 

I am asking everyone that originally helped to sponsor Dibora to make a commitment to see her through the remainder of her sponsorship - 24 months.  If you can, please sign up with me to sponsor her for a month - if you cannot or do not want to sponsor a full month, any contribution will help.  So on #TBT, when you remember all that you have been blessed with in your past, pass the blessings forward and consider helping out Dotty!