To Do or To Be

It is very easy sometimes to look at someone else’s life and wonder how they do it all. I mean I get overwhelmed just thinking about all they do, let alone actually doing it. And then I compare myself and struggle with the limits that I have.

Lately, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed. 

With taking care of the house, the laundry, {even though there is just the two of us}, going grocery shopping, doing the dishes, {those somehow keep adding up} walking the dog, making meals, and getting a good night’s sleep {what’s that??}, is a lot on one’s plate. Can’t imagine how I would manage a job in there! 

Plus we like to add in date nights, spending time with our grandson, completing the yard work {which never ends}, spending time with God, finding time to write, and squeezing in time for oneself… it all adds up to be something nearly impossible. 

And I think to myself, “I simply can’t do it all!!” 

Since I am a list-maker. It helps me to write a list. But when I have too many items on my to-do list, I get more focused trying to accomplish the “to dos” that I forget to make time in my day to listen for God’s agenda.

Sometimes things don’t make sense to us, but I’ve come to realize that we all have our own journey {Jeremiah 29:11}, and God laid it out before the foundations of the earth were established.  Before we were formed in our mother’s womb He knew us: our strengths, our weaknesses, and our purpose.  {Psalm 139:13} 

While it may not make sense to pause and rest when feeling overwhelmed, sometimes that’s the only answer. When we stop and come to Him, He will give us rest.  True rest.  {Matthew 11:28-30}  

Now and then we just need to be, not do. And that`s ok!

Take Care

Home

There is just something about coming home. 

Our homes represent more than our financial assets; they have a deep and unique emotional meaning. It’s a place of love and laughter, warmth and sunshine, where friends hang out and family gathers.... 

With the scent of candles, listening to worship songs playing, warmth from the gas fireplace on the cooler nights, the smell of a home cooked meal, front porch sitting, bbq’s and more… this is where my heart is. 

We’ve been here for a year. My how time flies!   We’ve celebrated birthdays, made new holiday traditions, welcomed our new grandson, had friends over… and have made ooh so many more wonderful memories! 

To be honest, I was worried when we first moved ~ after all, ALL our memories were attached to the farmhouse. 

Home… what a wonderful four letter word!

Take Care

Staying Silent

Can I be honest with you? 

I’m not the best at dealing with difficult people. When someone is curt or snappy, I tend to get a little defensive. 

Ok, a lot defensive. 

Depending on the situation, I usually leave aggravated or upset or both. And while I don’t love being in these situations, sadly it’s just a part of life. 

Recently I had to “deal” with someone, who can be a little rough around the edges. This person is valuable to me, has a wonderful heart, but honestly ~ can be difficult at times. And too often, I am at a loss as to how to handle it. 

Do I call them on it? Ignore it? What?!?!. 

Deep down, I really wanted to say some not so nice, okay nasty things, but I wondered, How can I handle this difficult person with care? because I don’t want to cause damage to our relationship. 

Remember the cliche “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”? 

After a few days, I realized that sometimes these people/situations are in our lives to teach us to be more like Christ. 

It’s not always easy, but as we grow closer to God and doing what we're called to do, we will experience the biggest blessings and hopefully make a difference in the lives of those we meet.

Take Care

Her

Wishing our girl a very Happy Birthday!

Take Care

writing

have you ever sat down in front of the keyboard, and couldn’t seem to string a coherent sentence together to save your life? 

words aren’t coming.

ideas?!?... sure... but the words? not so much.

i have so many posts i want to write…so i’m planning and thinking and thinking and planning.  

but they just don’t feel ready.  

ready to be told, ready to share, ready for…mhmm, i don’t know what. 

i sit in front of the lit computer screen, watching the black cursor hit the blank page over. and over. and over.

the words don't come.

writer's block.  

dictionary.com says “a usually temporary condition in which a writer finds it impossible to proceed with the writing of a novel, play, or other work..”  

yeah, it happens. 

i have great respect for those who write daily blog posts.  i pull up post after beautiful post with honest words and funny thoughts, and i think to myself that i just don’t belong in this space.

sometimes the words flow ~ and sometimes, well sometimes i sit here and think and think and think.  there’s a certain temptation to start posting less often.

interesting thing, this writing business.  even if it's "just" on a blog.

take care

Stylin`

Well I did it.

After 15 years with the same hairstyle, I went from this

to this

And I love it!

Take Care

Him

Wishing our son a very Happy Birthday!

Take Care