A long Day

I had BJ's Buddies last night and we had 14 ladies present. This is such an awesome group of ladies and they are teaching me so much. We are discussing ways to serve. We decided that to begin with we will give the two main restrooms (carport entrance) a makeover. Not just a cosmetic makeover but utility makeover also. We want to add elevated seats to one commode in each restroom. And we also want to add a "grab bar" to those stalls to assist those who may have physical difficulties. Also we are all bringing canned meats next week to give to the food pantry as we found out that there is a real need for that. We are also kicking around some sort of idea of serving meals/community dinner. I feel blessed to be a part of this group. I found out yesterday when I went to work that I was going to Columbus today for training, so after group, I went to bed knowing that I was getting up at 5am to leave for Columbus. So that is my excuse for not blogging yesterday.
This morning I got up needed to go to Marietta to get agency vehicle to drive to Columbus. I just got to Marietta and was on a city street when the truck shook and it felt like someone rammed me. I stopped and looked in rear view mirror and could see something on ground writhing around. It was still dark so could not see much. Well for a few seconds I was fearful that I had somehow actually hit a person. I went back and it was a deer lying in middle of street, bleeding profusely. I called the police and they told me that they would send someone to take care of the deer. I left there and went down street to get the agency vehicle. I drove the agency vehicle to where the lights shone on my truck. All I could see was a cracked grill around my right headlight. So off I was to Columbus. I drove very slowly and watched for any movement still rattled. The training was awesome with some national presenters. After the training, Lisa met me for supper and we ate at Max & Ermas, a Columbus landmark. It was really enjoyable getting to spend time with Lisa and just talking about anything and everything. I saw a plane coming into Columbus and thought of Karen....:( but the good news is that my baby is coming home the end of this week. Brian finishes up his second year of college on Thursday. I am so proud of him. So I drove back to home (and missed HOPE group) and when I got to the agency to get my truck I was surprised to see it in daylight. I think I know why I never saw the deer. It appears to have rammed my passenger door. I have several dents and deer hair everywhere. Even though I was rattled (and sad about the deer) I was so thankful that I was safe and my truck was drivable. God is good. He continues to protect me and I am so blessed. I was listening to the radio on the way home this evening and I was struck by the song I believe is my Rachael Lampa (I am terrible at who sings what) but the focus was.
"No more status quo, ....You make me want to be brave"
Those two sentences are where I am today. I am tired of status quo and God gives me the strength to be brave and pray earnestly, "use Me". I just kept singing those two lines over and over again. Tonight I pray that God will lead me in all the ways that will lead me to where I need to be. Gotta get some sleep as last night was a short night. (In the middle of the short night a transformer blew in the neighborhood and the dogs, barked and the transformer hummed loudly)