Wemberly Worried is one of my favorite books. I discovered this author while in school at UA. I loved pictures and his other books. Chrysanthemum is one of the best! While spending too much times at Books A Million (oh, how I wish there had been a Barnes and Noble in Tuscaloosa at the time!), I discovered Wemberly Worried. I loved the bright pictures. I sat down in the floor in the kid's section and started to read the book. It really connected to me! Cheesy, I know! Here is a brief summary about the book:
Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start. And Wemberly worried even more. What will happen on the first day of school? Wemberly worries until she finds a friend who is worried too.
Now you might be wondering why I felt such a connection to the story. That's a good question. Hi, I am Alisha and I am a worrier. sigh. That feels better. I have been a worrier since I was little. I have tried to not be a worrier, or at least less of a worrier. I know it isn't good for me. I know I need to have more faith in God's plan for my life. I know that. There are times that I can calm and settle myself by reminding myself that God is in control. He is the writer and editor to my life story. Those feelings of peace are delightful. I only wish those moments would last longer. Well, in an effort to calm myself and let go of my worries I thought I would share my worries with you. So here goes,
- God's plan for my life. He knows it, and I don't. Enough said.
- My job. This is the magical third year of teaching when you are up for tenure and really good job security for life. Not to mention, with the status of economy and proration I fear trying to find another job in education or elsewhere.
- My mom. I have lost my dad. I fear losing my mom as well.
- Becca. I don't always agree with her choices. She is a freshman in college. She is irresponsible. Enough said.
- My friends. I love them so much that I don't want anything bad to happen. They really are wonderful.
- My love life. I want to have kids some day. I can't have kids if I am not married. I can't get married if I am not engaged. I can't get engaged if I don't have a boyfriend. I can't get a boyfriend if I don't date, and so on. Now it's not like I am choosing to not date people. I am just not. I spend my time at school and in my apartment. Guys are not found in either place. I realize I need to get out more often, but where do I go? I have no one to go anywhere with and the thought of going places by myself makes me queasy. So I am here on my couch updating my blog. Sigh.
I feel better sharing my worries with you.
Here are some comforting bible verses regarding worrying and having faith in God.
"So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."Matthew 6:34
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart;do not depend on your own understanding.Seek his will in all you do,and he will show you which path to take."
Proverbs 3:5-6
'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'
Jeremiah 29:11
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