Last week was a

long one... that started with delivering the bobcat to my brother who promptly delivered it to his taxidermist. Hoping he'll end up with a smile on his face like this one at The Guntersville [State Park] Lodge --
Then I had a couple of work meetings and a full week of training newly assigned staff. I enjoy training - I know that teaching is one of my gifts, [and I hope you understand that I say that without thinking 'oh how great am I' - I believe everyone has spiritual gifts and if you don't know what yours are then go google some tests to find out...] but I'm tired of it being an add-on to my other job responsibilities - wish it could be a full-time thing where I could give it the time and attention it needs. And I'll admit - the travel is harder as I get older... This was my calendar for last month - so you can see - I'm ready to be closer to home for a while. Yellow = travel days -- wheeeeee.
Friday the Lord blessed me with sunny skies on my 4 hour drive home - despite the massive tornado warnings all around - and I got home in time to run by and see my art that is being displayed at an exhibit [yes! I feel comfortable calling myself an artist!] and at a fundraiser for the Arts Council. Weird to know that someone bought one of my very favorite pieces [He Washed My Sins Away] and I don't even know them --
And I just took time to relax on the weekend - did NOTHING except bake some yummy oatmeal cookies and eat dinner with friends, and then lunch with the oldest and his gal... catching up with life here at home - so nice. Have a happy week everyone!