The Need for Rest

First of all, thanks to the visitors who have read my blog and offered their thoughts. I appreciate that people not only take the time to read my entries, but also take the additional time to write and let me know what they're thinking.

Which (somehow or another) brings me up to my entry for today: the need for rest. I have been extremely busy at work lately, and frankly, it hasn't been very purposeful. Don't get me wrong; I love my job and the people with whom I work are terrific. In fact, most days fly by, which is both good and bad. "Good" in the sense that there really isn't a dull day. "Bad" in the sense that I simply cannot get everything done that I need to. Which creates this "vicious cycle" of long days/nights at work (or at home with my laptop), and on Saturdays.

So, I am personally thankful for the Sabbath day. Unless I am traveling for work, which doesn't happen all that frequently, I avoid working on Sunday. It does give me a "recharge" that I otherwise wouldn't get.

Now, on to some links that you may find useful/interesting. When I was in Chennai, India, I had the opportunity to attend sacrament meeting at the Chennai 1st Branch (it was actually larger than most wards; they were explosive in growth and simply need some additional priesthood to make it a ward). Anyhow, about 1/2 way through the service, I saw an American sister with a large group of children (her own). Although I didn't get the chance to speak with her, I found out later that she runs this incredible charity for leprosy-affected children.

Lastly, I saw a very interesting show on BYU TV yesterday, called "Sisterz in Zion." I thought it was very well done, and had an excellent message.