Tracking My Days ~ My Venture into Planning
At the beginning of this month, I took the plunge and purchased a planner. My initial and main reason for purchasing the planner is the fact that I have lots of thoughts and ideas running around in my head. Since I rarely wrote them down, they often just sat in my brain similar to the many photos I have piled up on my hard drive. Now with my handy dandy planner, I am able to write down and dedicate a bit more time to things that I desire to do; not just those things that I know I have to do so that our home functions.
Five Minute Friday :: Gift
Now, I find myself often asking am I finding joy in what I am doing at this moment. Am I living as if this could possibly be my last moment? When I answer yes to these questions, my day is much better. My mind, body, and spirit are more aligned.
Five Minute Friday :: Follow
My deepest desire is to follow the Lord without shifting or getting distracted. I often find this also the hardest thing for me to do. I do well for months and months, and then something happens. I start to think about me. I start to think about all the things that "I" could do if I just jump on to another path.
What About Those Closed Doors?
The saying goes, "when one door closes another door opens." But, happens when you feel like all the doors have closed. I say, you keep on going.
Praising and Serving in a New Place
In our everyday life, men are far and few between who really build each other up in God's word and name. This has been a prayer. I wanted my husband to have some of the same things that I have. I have awesome women who pour into my life. Some are online. Some are in bible study. Some are miles and miles away so we chat over the phone or through texting. I know the value of not doing life alone and having confidants that share the same beliefs.
A Lil' Weekend: Home Alone
After chatting with myself and praying, I headed over to YouTube and watched a few moms share their homeschooling story. It helped. Hearing their stories and learning about the new things they are doing with their kiddos definitely helped place a smile on my face.