Hard day today

[linaewen]

You would think a day which involved preparing only a simple meal for lunch and leftovers for supper would have gone smoothly, right?  Nothing complicated, lots of help and lots of time to prepare it should have had meals on the table without mishap, right?

Well, today was hard and NOT without mishap.  I couldn't think straight, I had trouble making decisions, my feet hurt, I burned myself more times in one day than I have all week, and I got snappish at people (with good reason, in some cases, but still...).

I suppose it could have had something to do with my being very tired after a long (but fun) day in the Big Apple, or that it is getting hotter and hotter here while some of the people I am working with are getting louder and louder and asking me to make all the decisions on the most finicky cooking matters.  (Do I really have to approve how finely every cucumber is diced?  :-/  )  Maybe it has something to do with my son being home alone and sick from the heat, and my father-in-law having an emergency heart procedure this past week that we just found out about last night.  Maybe I'm just feeling a bit lonesome for my own bed, my own routine and my friends.

We still have four days left here before we are finished up, and they are only going to get hotter and harder and louder and more strenuous.  And we will only be able to enjoy less than two weeks at home before we have to leave again.

The nice thing is, I got online this evening so I could complain about my bad day!!  :-D  Also, Hubby and I had a great time in New York City -- which I will write about later, after I have a chance to write down all the impressions we had and interesting things we did.  It is also fun to be here with some folks we knew in Pakistan, so it is a bit like getting together with relatives and talking about the good old days.  And people are saying it's the best food so far.  ;-)  It's been a good week, in spite of this one bad day, so I'm sure I will survive it, just as I have survived other bad days when I was a lot further away from my family in another country.  It's good to be serving, and part of service is a bit of sacrifice.

But I sure hope tomorrow goes more smoothly!

BTW -- It will take me awhile to catch up with all of you, but I will do so, even if I have to wait until I get back home with my DSL!

Comments

[siradaono.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear about PA and of the wounds in battle and the Orcs about, but glad to hear you are ok and I do hope that the rest of your time there is without event.

Miss you here abouts.

ones own bed is often taken forgranted is it not?
Hold Fast my Friend.
And go easy on yourself, even Jesus got mad now and again. Your in good company eh?

peace,
tt

[lin4gondor.livejournal.com]

Thanks, friend Tom!

[shirebound]

Oh gosh, you and your family are going through a lot this week! But your attitude is so amazing, and you are a wonderful person.

*nibbles on your yummy food*

[fafojoy.livejournal.com]

I always miss being at home - there is just something unsettling about being in a strange bed, strange room, far away....

I hope your father in law recovers well, and the rest of your trips goes smoothly. Glad you had a nice time in NYC anyway!

[estellye.livejournal.com]

Oh my, it really does sound as though you had a trying day. I am sure the news about your father-in-law came as quite a shock, too. I pray the procedure helped him and that his recovery is quick and goes smoothly.

I also pray your next four days are more pleasant than today! And I look forward to hearing about your NYC trip when you get back. *missing you*

(((((Lin)))))

[mumstheword54.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

I pray that God will grant peace unto you, and unto those in your [kitchen]. And that He will keep you in perfect peace as your mind is stayed on Him, because you trust in Him. And that He will guard your heart and your mind in the coming days as you give this service with joy.
I pray that you will lie down and sleep peacefully, and that you will wake refreshed in the morning.
I pray that your feet will feel much better tomorrow, and that your burns will hurt less (and for anointing to whatever ointment and bandages you use).
I pray for your dear son, that he will feel better and be able to keep himself well hydrated and well rested.
I pray for your father-in-law, for strength and healing for his heart, and for peace of mind for him and his whole family.
I pray that God will lift all of you in His arms and carry you close to His heart, granting you comfort, calm, relaxation, and strength -- and joy -- just by being in His presence.

*hugs*
*kisses your burns*

Blessings, dear Lin,
Mum

[samarra.livejournal.com]

*snuggles you so tight*

Thinking of you, sweetheart.

[faramirgirl.livejournal.com]

((((((lin4gondor))))) I am glad that you are having fun (expect for one day) and meeting old friends must be fun. Glad that you and hubby had a very fun day in NY.