Peace...and posting at night.

Well, this post is for all of you morning bloggers! You know before I was married, I was a night owl. I stayed up really late, most nights and dragged myself out of bed in the morning. However, I married a morning man. Early morning man. I don't enjoy mornings as much as he does, but I have to say that my schedule has shifted to match his more than the nocturnal tendencies of single hood. The best part about waking up later than my man, is that I get coffee in bed each morning. It is Mark's "service" to me. I love it. I never knew that I would love this sweet habit so much, but it is grand. A kiss on cheek and the smell of coffee, with hazelnut creamer. It just doesn't get much better. But, alas, Mark is hunting; when Mark is gone, I revert back to my former self...so here is to all of the night owls out there. Making my own coffee just isn't the same!

I have waited awhile to post. I have had a major step in my PhD due. I had to get my first three chapters submitted to my committee this week. I am two days late, but I am happy to say that I put my proposal to bed tonight. The references are checked, the table of contents is accurate, its proofed and ready to go. All 60 pages of it. Late. But done. I am so very thankful. It has been a week full of blood, sweat and tears, and the flu. It has taken an act of perseverance and faith. I fully know that I could not have done this without HIM. Proverbs says "In all your ways acknowledge him, and HE will keep you paths strait." Well, maybe it wasn't straight, rather windy and steep, but HE was faithful. Praise.

I have a deep, deep peace right now. I love posting at night after a long, difficult day. The thing about blogging, is that each moment makes you think differently about things - about its true meanings, about how life experiences might help others, about how the Lord led me through the day. I can see his hand on me, pulling me throughout the day. Even when I didn't know it. I can see it now. I'm tired and thankful. That's a great way to end any day. Anyhow, the blogging was my reward for finishing. I can't believe that I am actually writing more now! But I am tired and wore out. In a very good way.

Lord, I pray for those that may read this. Help them to see your blessings in the morning and in the evening. Give them energy for their day ahead if they read this in the morning. Give them a thankful peace for a great rest if they read this at night. Thank you for the blessings that you give me. Thank you for "calling" me and reminding me that I am yours. Amen.