Today has been a day of missed opportunities more than doing good. I had every intention of starting this challenge off with a bit of doing goodness awesomeness! But alas, it has ended with some a little of doing good.
As I was getting ready for church, I thought about taking a notebook with me. I totally ignored this prompting, and yes it was a prompting, because I thought I would be distracted, I would have to take my purse, whatever. When I got to church it was completely full. We had FOUR baby blessings today? And that is why I was prompted to take a notebook. As they started the blessings, I knew that I should be taking notes on the blessings and giving them to the mothers. A gigantic missed opportunity. If I am to do some good this month, I really need to not question any of those "thoughts" I might get and just be prepared for anything!!
I had thought ahead of time that if I couldn't find some good to do at church, I was determined to make some cookies and take them to a couple of families in the ward. Well, I got as far as making the cookies (blonde brownies to be exact) and then just wanted to go back upstairs and watch some more TV. Another missed opportunity to brighten someone's day. I need some serious help.
I can honestly say that I am out of practice when it comes to preparing to do good. But that WILL change as part of this challenge, right? I sure hope so.
So, what good did I do today? Well, I got ready for WAR! The SCA shire to which I belong hosts Harvest War next weekend. I was asked to help with the royal gifts and gate books. Both of those projects are now done and ready for war. Also, while taking Georgie out for a walk, we ran into a group of people who adores dogs! I let them play with her (she actually forced me to go over for a visit) for a little bit before we finished our walk. She made them smile. I'm grasping at straws today, but that is how it goes I guess.
Here's hoping for more "help" tomorrow.
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