The refining shine

Oh my... how full a day can be.
This day was full of friendship. My husband , my Sister and a couple of girl friends let me exhale the exasperations of a stressful time.
My husband took the jobs by the list and mastered 80% of it. I helped in a slow steady restful pace. Taking time on Saturday to rest my painful arthritic joints. Hands can sure hurt when over used.
We had a time of tending to my mealtime needs and to also take a good long nap on Saturday. I took time to stop and tend to my heart. Getting ready to transition I am refreshed with the edifying words reminding me of the proof of this courageous process. That I have been stuck expecting the worse and trying to force my brain to wrap around it. A good friend is reminding me that it is alright to expect the best.
I have to start making the appointments for Dash's testing for the wired balance testing for the symptoms are increasing and he is having more difficulty, Doves braces and my own dental implant. We will try to interview another Realtor who hopefully will be more trust worthy and less suspect than the last two. Integrity is a tough thing for us to locate right now. I do hope we can find the right person to sell our home.
I was able to get 4 of the 5 curtains made today for the glass doors. I got the side gate painted and Mr Uncommon has finished the back door repair, washed all the windows outside and the screens, sand and varnish the front door. I got the back door painted and grocery shopped too.
It is the crest of the mountain for us. It is the hardest of times for this marathon is in the hill top season. We make it to selling and then the crest be conquered and we can begin our descend into the green valley of goals sought after. It is now a great time of perseverance and endurance. I have faltered shown my utter need for God. I am dross risen to the top of mettle tried. One day may I shine a reflection worthy....When I do... may compassion rise to the shine of the refiners edge for the next soul in the crucible.
The children had a wonderful time of play. I went out to supper with another friend on Saturday evening, then I went shopping alone and enjoyed the dreaming and imaginations of beauty.
I am allowing myself some desires of though and idea for the future. I am grasping at things to look forward to while this season is taking such great effort to accomplish. May the buyer be prepared. May my faith not halt or falter. May I have no misgivings in this battle for freedom is the goal. I am so sorry for the many faults and failings I have been experiencing. All I can do is trust that I am growing up. Growing free from snags and hindrances.