A PJ Kinda of Day

by susantrinitysite
Well, I have quckly determined that today will be a PJ kind of day. When I went to bed last night that was not my intention for this Tuesday. I had a totally different day mapped out. After my ususal cup of coffee and time reading, it was my intention to put together a short grocery list in order to prepare supper this evening for a dear friend along with two of our kids. However, upon waking this morning my body is sending very clear signals that my day has been altered.

I’m still attempting to enjoy a cup of coffee, all the while nursing a sore back with an ice pack, coughing and wondering why I have a headache? I can trace the sore back to Monday’s workout. My trainer put me through an “elevator” routine. I have no idea what that means other than I think my muscles were going the opposite direction of the equipment? I’ve been strength training for almost two years now and today I feel like it was my first introduction to the leg press and chin bar!

I’m thankful that I can cozy up on the couch waiting for my body to heal. The sun is shining on this beautiful sunny morning. I can hear birds talking to each other despite their cold surroundings. The neighborhood kids have boarded their busses for another day of school. Along with my coffee and books I have my cell phone and my iPad which allows me to stay connected with my “world”.

My family would tell you that I’m not a good patient. I don’t deal well with discomfort and interrupted plans. I enjoy being ‘on the go’ as much as I enjoy spending time alone or with my family. Today’s original plans would have satisfed all of those desires. Alas–another plan has been set in motion and I will make the best of these circumstances. I know that the soreness will pass, the headache will cease, and the cough can be nurtured with hot tea throughout the day.

No, a PJ kind of day is not what I wanted at all but I will embrace today in spite of these minor setbacks. I am thankful that a classmate posted on Facebook his early morning greeting to all us, delcaring from scripture ‘that this is the day that The Lord has made…I will rejoice and be glad in it’. Hearing that declaration put me in another mindset that my discomfort today pales in comparison to what others are facing today in their lives. Intense heartache is only a neighbor or community away and while I don’t want to venture outside today I will spend today taking care of myself and asking God to take care of the heartaches outside of my reach.