Choosing Balance

Hey guys,

Thanks for the encouragement, I am trying to get better about planning ahead and not saving everything to the very last minute (which is my M.O.).  I am still drowning in assignments but I have refused to let it run my life.  I have been intentionally taking one night a week off and just relaxing even though there is always some more work I could be doing, I am committed to getting through this last semester somewhat balanced.  I am still doing great with spending time with children once a week.  Also, praying before bed has been really meaningful and calming for me.  This practice helps me to actively cast my burdens on the Lord and I am miraculously able to rest well at night.  Working out 3 times a week has been a struggle because I have not been feeling well and last week I volunteered at events surrounding the National Prayer Breakfast so I had absolutely no time and/or energy to.  However, today, even though I have 2 papers to write before tomorrow, Josh and I went for a long, adventurous run throughout back neighborhoods behind ours and found an awesome playground at the highest point overlooking the golf course, the pond, and the houses.  It was so fun and SO great to get some fresh air in my lungs.  I was hesitant at first because I am already feeling like I may be getting sick and didn't want to make it worse but I am so glad I went and am really going to make an effort to work out two more times before the end of this week : D  The moral of the story is that when I choose to take a break from studying and work out, I am always so glad I did! So I need to remind myself of this and choose to be balanced!