Hitting the wall is a term that I have come up with while working the midnight shift that describes they way your body feels once you cross the notorious 3 o'clock hour. Unfortunately since I started working nights again last week these feelings have found their way into my every day life. Those close to me may have noticed that I am easily irritable and overly negative, sadly enough I have been really depressed. I am saddened that I have allowed these feelings to become part of my life and I will continue to pray for the strength to find happiness in every situation.
Bible study continues to go extremely well and the entire group seems to be growing together. This week's chapter was titled Maintaining Moral Purity which hit very close to home. To be more specific I had more of the chapter highlighted with my yellow marker than not. Each of us was able to share our own personal stories and feelings pertaining to the chapter and I really feel like everyone benefited. As a birthday surprise Todd brought fat free pudding cups for everyone and managed to get two candles in mine. Although I have never been a fan of celebrating my own birthday it was very nice of the group to join together singing "Happy Birthday". I am still amazed on how much a small group can really change your life.
Today is Moms birthday and after talking with her I believe she had a really nice time with my sister and nephews. Sunday is Fathers day I would really like to surprise everyone by showing up to spend the day with Mom, Dad, Wendie, and the boys. Sadly enough the night schedule and my Hitting the wall emotions are making it very difficult to find time. I will continue to pray about it and I am certain that God will provide the correct path.
Do to a doctor's appointment on Wednesday we were forced to cancel our interview for the El Salvador Mission trip at the last moment. I was later saddened to learn that all the slots had been filled and we would not be able to make the trip. Although I completely understand why we missed the boat I am still left with many unpleasant emotions. I will continue to pray that God will provide another mission trip and lead Yeter and I both to bring Glory to His name.
Next Wednesday marks the first day of Yeter's small group which will be hosted at Todd and Julie's house. We are both very excited and I have great expectations about the spiritual direction coming down the pipeline in Yeter's life.
In closing I would like to point out that it is only 9:20pm which means that I have 8 hours and 40 minutes to go, but who's counting.
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In Jesus Name
Amen
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3 comments:
What you are talking about is not abnormal among shift workers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3789453.stm
I think I've also been working the night shift to long and have experienced similar symptoms. We will be fine and we won’t be working nights forever.
Looks like I’ll have to make a bloom run for some real cake, forget this fat free food :)
Sounds like you love the night shift…
That is the best place for you to practice your memorization and read your book.
I hope you had a great b-day! B-days are fun and you have to embrace them…I know your getting older but you are doing really well with your workouts and spiritual growth that you should be proud of it.
If you want I can let you know about the Mission trips that are going on at my church. Just let me know.
Well written article.
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