Winter Boots

I would like to write something profound or thought provoking as a reflection on my prayer journal writings, but the topmost thing on my mind is ordering my winter boots. This could be a continuum from my last post in which I talked about the winter anxiety I developed on my five and a half week stay in Indiana last February.  With the next winter visit approaching, I determined to do something to overcome this sort of ridiculous—but not completely ridiculous—winter anxiety.  For one, I am going to get myself some winter boots. Nice ones, warm and waterproof. I may not spend a lot of time outside-mainly shoveling snow and going between the doors and car, but it will be done warm, dry and stylishly. I mean I will not be trekking around taking winter hikes or walks through the neighborhood, but I do have a practical need for boots, and these will last for years with the amount of time they will be used. I also plan some other practical outerwear and touches to make the home cozier, like a wood-burning stove-look electric space heater.  I picture it and think, "Won’t it be delightful to have that little flickering (even if it’s fake) flame dancing and be toasty warm?" I have more lamps in my living room now so that will help too. I don't know if I have SAD (Seasonal Affective  Disorder), but I can identify with some of it. I’m glad I decided not to keep whining about winter and do something about it.

It turns out this is a commentary on my prayer journal after all. Here are some snippets from June 2, 2015, which had nothing to do with winter anxiety. It is a prayer journal so snippets may be all that goes public sometimes.

feeling uneasy | I'm sure I could have handled it better | a good attitude helps | for all I don’t understand it doesn’t matter. I’m your girl. You are the God Who made Heaven and earth and You can take care of this and me.

I see a connection.