This is going to be one of those really open and honest posts...the last couple weeks have been a little tougher emotionally. Reality of my oldest moving out and onto her adulthood, big life changes coming in just a few months and all the transitions, etc. It's all good stuff. But even good stuff can wear. And when emotions are higher, it's the perfect time for doubts and fears to try to insert themselves. .. Have I done a good enough job raising my girls so that they can be successful as they move out and on? Can I mother a teenage boy in a few months? Am I doing a good enough job at work during slower times? Did I miss something I needed to do with all my thoughts going 100 directions lately? The "what-if's" can start to run wild...and need to be corralled! Because if I'm not careful I'll try to find my "safe", surface-level, mundane area to retreat to. I don't want to leave moments that I could have spend time with or called a friend or family member. Moments that I could encourage someone in need. Moments that I could provide wisdom by sharing my struggles or story. Moments to meet someone new - shake a hand and have small talk. Moments to try something new or go somewhere new. Moments to learn....to grow...to change. Moments to move my oldest to live under her own rent paid house. Moments to trust that God will provide for my needs. Moments to rest, breathe, give myself grace in less busy times. Moments to not have all the details and be okay with that. Moments to still my busy mind. What moments do you need to get positioned for? How do you need to get positioned for the moment you are facing?
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Life has been full lately...a good full. With the oldest's graduation, moving back in and planning for her next steps. With the youngest starting her last year of high school and starting to look into colleges. With my work and future planning. But as I've gone outside the last few mornings, the sky has reminded me to slow down and to be thankful. Beautiful sunrises and puffy clouds. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. (Psalms 19:1) I've been filled with thankfulness for all that God has done and continues to do. He is the great provider and I'm amazed at His provision.
Position yourself -- Slow down - be thankful - see how the heavens and the earth proclaim His glory. I've been having some writers block coupled with busy schedules, so the posts have not been coming as often as I would like. Most of the posts are in draft form lately! So, for today, I wanted to share these words that were posted on FB. They are words that I would say to any single person looking for that special someone. They are words that make me, today, nod my head and think of my special someone - cause he was worth the wait! It's worth the wait.
Wait for someone who lets you know from the very beginning, if they have genuine intentions with you. Wait for someone who genuinely wants to be part of your life , and proves it to you with every single day that passes. Wait for someone who is giving, and does not keep tabs of the things they do for you, because they expect something from you in the near future. Wait for someone who texts you throughout the day to check in on you because they care about your well-being. Wait for someone who wants to authentically learn who you are as a person. Wait for someone who respects you and your children as well. Wait for someone who shows you the true definition of effort. Wait for someone who makes protecting your heart a number one priority. Wait for someone who motivates you to do better in life because relationships are more than just falling in love. It's about inspiring each other to become better versions of yourselves day in and day out. Wait for someone who is patient with you and are guided by morals and reasoning. Wait for someone who knows the smallest little details about you .... like the way you like your coffee in the mornings, your favorite smell or what movies make you cry. Wait for someone who doesn't make permanent decisions based on their temporary emotions. Wait for someone who understands it's not about giving you the world, it's about making you feel like you're the only one in it. Take my advice and wait for someone who touches your heart in ways you never thought were imaginable. Credits~ Cody Bret Here we are at the end of June - month six of the year 2024! We are halfway through the year and it has been FULL!
January was refocusing, recalibrating and relationship focused with loving God first. I'd gotten out of balance and knew I needed to adjust my focus. This blog provided a good outlet to share, but also be held accountable. It was and continues to be a big step outside my comfort zone to share. There have been times that the posts have come to mind and flowed so quickly and freely and there have been other times that I can't seem to get words to a page at all. February brought a need to be quiet, to laugh and to dream. First sharing of writing samples and sharing of my desire to publish in the future. March brought stretching, pursuing passions and understanding of being clothed with dignity. It also brought unpublished, private moments of allowing God to open my heart to love again. April would bring the most winds of change and needing again to remind myself at times to quiet myself and listen. It would bring the first public posts of new love in my life. The end of the month would end with me getting engaged! May posts would celebrate my oldest and her final college moments and transition to adulthood. Reflections on moving, garage sales, and more. Privately, the wedding planning started! June seemed to focus on interactions with those around us and how we serve one another. Over these months, I continue to be amazed and thankful. When we put Him first, He does provide "all these things" in His timing and ways. He has answered my prayers in ways that go beyond my expectations and understanding. He has provided a man who loves me in a way that I didn't know I needed, in a way that I could be loved and needed to be loved. God has redeemed what love is and what marriage can be in my heart and mind. He has continued to heal my heart and allow love to fill and overflow in fact. He has transformed my heart and renewed my mind in so many ways! Like I said back in one of my first posts in December, "Becoming isn't easy and it kinda hurts at times. I've had some tough humbling lessons this year. However, I end the year in awe of my God, His plans, who I'm becoming in and through Him. He is always good! And He continues to take my broken pieces and bring His peace!"
Becoming is not easy and often brings some very humbling lessons. But I am thankful for the growth and opportunity to BECOME, to be positioned for His purposes. Once in a while there is a company that will wow my socks off with customer satisfaction and the most recent one to do so is Sola Wood Flowers. They did a fantastic job keeping me updated from the order placing to delivery with cute emails. And then when the order arrived and I needed to speak with customer service, I was able to text a number with the issue. They responded quickly, respectfully and resolved the issue! In fact, they replaced some damaged items (and a missing item) from the rough shipping without asking for photos or anything! It is simply amazing what good customer service can do and how cared for you can feel. This company "gets it"! And honestly, I'd guess mostly brides-to-be are doing the ordering/receiving -- who will be excited to receive and stressed if anything goes wrong. They helped with the excitement, communicated well throughout the process and resolved issues (removing any stress). Good job Sola Wood Flower team! I might add that the wood flowers are BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to have them out in October and am enjoying the creating process involved as well. *Although I also enjoyed having them do my bridal bouquet for me (again easing some stress). You will have to wait for pictures, but it will be worth the wait!! In the meantime maybe it is a good reminder to consider our interactions with those that provide customer service to us. Do you give thanks to those in customer service when they do a good job? What about when it isn't so great...do you still love on them? Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
As I re-read this today, the words "eyes up" hit me.
My youngest daughter and I were shopping at one of our favorite antique shops the other day. As we walk up and down the isles, there is SO much to take in and see. We scan both sides of the isle that the booths are within. As we were walking along the other day, she made the comment that she needed look up more and wondered what she was missing. It was very true for me too that I didn't look up very far and some of the booths made use of every inch of space that they could. What was I missing without keeping my eyes up?! What a fun reminder today to keep my eyes up -- good things are ahead!
As I was looking for a specific post about Honey Bee Mine's inserts in their packages, I came across this post and thought it was very applicable and wanted to share it.
Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:1-2) |
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