Royal Progress

That is one of my new favorite sayings! I find it very encouraging lately. 

Queens and other members of royalty usually are quite privileged and often powerful but with such also comes great responsibility. I'm finding it difficult to manage my responsibilities to the Lord, others and myself. I know that taking care of myself, my body, mind and spirit is something the Lord desires for me and yet He also desires my service to Him and to my family. As we all know it's quite a balancing act and certainly nothing new. Yet, I continue to strive for balance in these areas. I know in which areas I am most out of balance and I haven't yet successfully tipped the scales but I'm making progress.

In an effort to increase my exercise, I went snowshoeing yesterday with my daughter and Gibbs. It was a beautiful jaunt through the north woods and despite the fact I  haven't been on snowshoes in several years and have not exercised much to speak of lately, I enjoyed myself very much. The fresh air was much needed and I'm hoping I can add this activity to my routine once or twice a week weather permitting. 

Friday is grocery day but despite the weather, I was enjoying being out of the house so I stopped in Shop-Ko for a few minutes before heading into the grocery store. We are on a tight budget right now and trying to increase our savings for emergencies. I have resisted buying myself anything but I really needed a pick-me-up...even if all I did was look, besides, there was a big banner on the outside of the store that read CLEARANCE so how could I not? ;) I found these three tops, all on the clearance racks and for a total of just $10. The striped one on top is almost like a poncho. It definitely needs something underneath because the arm holes are so large. I wore it Friday afternoon with my gray sweater, but in warmer weather I can easily put a tank or cami underneath. I really like it and I even got a compliment from my daughter, so that means for only $4.00 I must have made a good choice. The orange tee is workout wear with wicking properties, which will come in handy for workouts or just for everyday wear during the summer...also $4.00. The pink tank cost me all of $1.99 and it was such a pretty color. It will be nice alone this summer, but today I planned to wear it to church with a lace cami underneath and a gray cardigan over the top. Church was canceled this morning due to the over foot of snow we received so I will plan to wear it next week. All three make practical and very nice additions to the royal wardrobe! 

So until next time, I will press on...please join me.