It's good to get back to work for some rest

Wow, what a crazy weekend. My beloved and I went to a friends wedding reception on Friday night. We had a wonderful time, and my beloved was able to socialize with my fellow soldiers in a non-mandatory-fun situation. I thought that was the extent of our schedule for most of the weekend but I was so wrong. Saturday morning we were up bright and early to pick up kids from those who were kind enough to watch them overnight (and no, I was not able to take advantage of having the house to ourselves). We had to divide and conquer Saturday morning to get everything done before going to a friends house for a Barbeque - that was originally set for Sunday afternoon. And we stayed out WAY too late. :) Sunday morning we spent recovering. To my discredit neither I or the kids made it to church. My beloved had to get in because she helps out with the Children's ministry. Sunday afternoon a friend sought to get together to play cards. This quickly bloomed into another large get together and I was up way too late again. :) Monday I had to report to my unit for our participation in a parade and a salute. The day took a little longer than I had originally thought, but after this we yet again went over to a friends house for dinner. No long after I got the trash out after getting home I was paged for work. I had originally thought this weekend was going to be relaxing. I am not complaining because it was wonderful to spend so much time with friends. I really do not get much time to socialize and play games with friends so that was really nice. The kids did pay a price though. Not too much sleep. It was also good to have some social time with guys from my unit. But with getting paged last night I did not get much sleep and I am paying the price today. I am still grateful for all that God has been doing in my life lately. It is a growing period - which everyone knows can be both painful and wonderful. Verse for today: 1 Corinthians 13:12, ESV For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.