When is Too Much Too Much?

There's too much going on in my life--and it's not all good. Well, most of it is. I shouldn't complain. I have had some place that I had to be every day for the last three weeks. Sometimes I would go from one to another with no break in between. How did I get myself in this fix?

Today the retired teachers group hosted a reception for those who are retiring at the end of the school year. One thing I told them is don't jump in to things/groups/activities too quickly. Because once you get started it's hard to get out. I really enjoy the things that I do but I wish I weren't so busy once in a while. I love working at the clothes closet--and I am only required to be there every 7th week. But other churches come and help me on my week so I want to help them when needed. And then, there's the library. I enjoy being there, too. It makes me feel useful, but overwhelmed. I know I've stated this before, but sometimes I feel like I am the only one who is productive there. And the more I do, the more I am asked to do. But I would want to stop volunteering there.

Then there are the genealogy classes we are offering right now. The next classes are on technology and I am giving part of the class. I am the sole presenter of the last class. While getting ready for Tuesday night's class, my projector blew its lamp. I need a projector--for more that just these classes. I use it for Share Your Christmas and any other presentations that I may be called on to give. We used the projector at our Sunday school party to watch a video. I ordered a new projector.

So I have a question. What do retired people do with their time? What do they find to do at home? I think I would go crazy if I stayed home all the time. Now, my house would be cleaner--I think. Remember, I'm not a housekeeper! But maybe if I were home more it would be? Because now when I come home, I want to chill out and not do anything. I know that I am on the computer, playing stupid games, more than I need to be. But it is how I have found to relax.

I think that I have control over these things--the volunteering and being gone from home so much. Not sure about the computer :) The not so good stuff gets me down. I have three teacher friends who have lost their husband recently. One lost their father. One has had major surgery and recovery is not going real well. I worry about all these fine women. Then there's my brother who has cancer. No one should have to suffer like he has. He doesn't look like the brother I know and love.

Thank goodness I have God to help me through these times. I don't know how I would make it without knowing that He is here with me, giving me support, as well as those mentioned above. I know He is taking care of them. I serve an awesome God. He means everything to me. Serving Him is one thing that I will never tire of doing.