Saturday morning my squad took a little trip to the Shoppette, where I bought some laundry detergent and withdrew $200 from my checking account for my class dues (still have to pay $150 more in June!). I would say that it’s been nice to save some money while I’ve been in training, but I’m trying to pay off my car, so no saving for me. Second Lieutenant pay will be SOOO nice in a couple months.
Saturday afternoon, we took our required knowledge test (over Troop Leading Procedures & Military Aspects of Terrain). We also watched the first episode of Band of Brothers with our duty trainer as a “training video”. It was more like he wanted to keep us busy without irritating us too much. Then, he released us to what I THOUGHT was personal time. Apparently not. Around 19:30, he came upstairs and busted about 35 people for being on the internet. One of those people was me – I was actually watching “We Were Soldiers” on iTunes, but clearly not studying. Anyways, I got stuck with a counseling statement and probably a Class II write-up (I will find out Monday). Boo hoo for me, right? Next time, I will definitely confirm it’s personal time before I break my computer or cell phone out. One text message, Facebook post, or movie scene is not worth getting recycled for!
On the flip side, I had a glorious morning at church. I think the service was planned just for me. Since I had spent most of the prior night feeling down on myself, I really needed a pick-me-up. We sang “Better is One Day”, which is one of my favorite worship songs, and it reminded me that the struggles I deal with in this life will not matter in the end. I will always, always have that “one day” to look forward to and not be afraid of.
So, in conclusion, I learned to let go this weekend. Let go of things you cannot control. It’s not worth the stress. Don’t forget to pray, either. And eat peanut butter cookies at church.
P.S. Happy Mother's Day, Mama!
Better is One Day:
How lovely is your dwelling place, Oh Lord Almighty
For my soul longs and even faints for you
Oh here my heart is satisfied within your presence
I sing beneath the shadow of your wings
Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house,
Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere
One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see your beauty
To find you in the place your glory dwells
One thing I ask, and I would seek, to see your beauty
To find you in the place your glory dwells
My heart and flesh cry out to you the living God
Your Spirit's water to my soul, I've tasted and I've seen
Come once again to me
I will draw near to You, I will draw near to You
Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house,
Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere
Better is one day in your courts, better is one day in your house,
Better is one day in your courts than thousands elsewhere
