I’m glad this speaks to you, too, Pat. I thought it was a handy way to get perspective on a decision. So many factors go into our choices, but looking at perspective in the short term, middle term, and long term is definitely something we don’t need to leave out.

I feel very honored that you’ll pray for my decision, David. I love this: “praying is one of my biggest treats.” That is a wonderful enthusiasm to treasure and keep.

You’re right about supper plans. Sigh. I used to make weekly plans, but now I’m back in the night-to-night rut, and it’s not good. It takes discipline to plan ahead, but it is worth it. Thanks for the push; I need to get started back with that.

I’ll pray that you make the right decision (for you) about Guatemala 😀 Sorry if that’s gauche. I’m full of beginner’s enthusiasm (and praying is one of my biggest treats).

Supper plans: bad idea to rush there imho. We try and make a menu for the week to come at the weekend. When we manage that, the week’s food is better, and making it is less stressful (e.g., I generally work at home on Wednesdays, so we make sure I have all the ingredients ready for something that will last a few days).

I like the idea of distance – or of thinking about my future self.

David

I’m glad you had a good visit with your friend, Beverley! And found a sweet wool shop as part of it.

Having a little time to make a decision is usually helpful for me too. I can feel flustered if I have to decide on the spot. I think that’s one reason I like texting versus phone calls–it gives me a little bit more breathing space to think about my reply.

That’s cool that you intuitively do this already. I hope I’ll remember to ask myself these questions more often now. When they’re really big decisions I tend to, but those kind don’t come around TOO often (thank God). But even in smaller things, I need to consider all kinds of perspective.

I do know exactly what you mean about the week…. Love you!

I like things simple, so something like a house remodel would drive me crazy too. When we built our house, we made many of the lesser-important decisions quickly just to get them over with. ha. It is definitely a blessing to help people we can ask for help in making our decisions. I have a few go-to people that I love to get opinions from.

Moving to a new city after 29 years is something I can’t even imagine. Wow–that was definitely a huge decision. But I love your conclusion that sometimes God reveals his will AFTER we start walking in faith. Hmm…I need to think on that now and then put on my walking shoes! Thanks, Sharon. Good advice.

Thanks for your prayers, Trudy, and for passing along that wisdom. I’m sitting here thinking that the doors are open right now, so maybe that’s what I need to go on….

This is a tough week for me friend…you know what I mean.

Hugs,
Mary