Life Update
Whilst the world experiences uncertainty, we have been taking the time to be grateful. Our prayers at night have amplified in hope and even the peace we feel during the day has increased. I mean, I have so much to be thankful for. SO MUCH.
I’ve learned some things about myself:
I can adapt to change quite easily when I fight through. I have to set the tone of the day right from the start. Things are going to be okay. I am not alone. Anxiety is blasted when I belt out a new song during praise and worship.
I’m actually a really great teacher! My kids have been LOV-ING “homeschool”. The structure, the anticipation of what we will do that day and doing it with me . Omgsh, MY KIDS LIKE ME! *ugly-scrunchie-face*
I live to serve. I get a little entitled sometimes, though. Like, “I do so much for everyone, so when I need something done - you’re gonna do it”. That may be true and fair, but the attitude is not. Serve out of love and the goodness of your heart. Delight in pouring into your children, fixing them meals, making the house a home….and messes are just evidence of healthy, not-bored children!
And even though business isn’t “business as usual”, I am standing firm that what was stolen from me will be returned 10-fold. In a wilderness season of any kind, we will increase and be blessed when our hope is in the One whom all things come from, and our attitude is one of continuous thankfulness. We can delay our season with grumbling!! What freedom it is to have not booked one single photoshoot and not feel the weight of it. To not really be selling as many boxes but it not feel daunting. The Bible talks many times comparing salvation to wide open spaces. What a gift! And also like a tree planted by streams of water, never ceasing to bear fruit even in times of drought! PREACH. I am daughter of the Most High God…he’s got me.
Social-distancing….kind of.
Judge if you wanna, but we are still hitting up the parks. And yes, there are other families there too! Granted, no one is licking each other or high-five giving, but we’re there. Mental and emotional health are so important right now. Sometimes we need to just lay eyes on another human being just to know we’re not alone!
Collecting blooms.
We ventured around the neighborhood for flowers and leaves for an earthy art project! We deconstructed blooms and the glued them back together using our imaginations.
My girls live for arts n’ crafts.
I even dipped into my precious stash of Honeysilks Co. ribbon - I’m a nice person. Pinterest has been my bestie these days…another thing to express my graditude for: the internet.
The energy level in my house is through the roof right now, but I keep telling myself… “well, they could be sick but they’re not”.
Blessings to you all. I pray you all are well.