This week held an unexpected surprise... no school for the kids... AND ME! It took me an entire 7 days to stop thinking that I should be working on homework or studying or something, just in time to return tomorrow, haha. Isn't that how it always goes?
Though I've allowed no time for hobbies- (reading for pleasure, blogging, socializing , laundry) over the last (how many has it been? 11?) months as I wandered back into Academia, I can honestly report that it hasn't been as horrid as I feared. I've been forced to be purposeful with my schedule and carve out really deep quality time with my children and husband. I've found myself more disciplined with my minutes and enjoying the simple things a whole lot more. Homework is hard, but so far (by God's grace) I've been able to keep great grades and still stay closely connected to the people in my home... which has to be enough for now. I've learned a million things that I can't wait to hash out on the blog as soon as I am able to come back here for real. God is amazing, ya'll- and He's been next to me through this whole journey. The story is just building in my mind- I am anxious to type it all out for you, friends!
This month, I've had the pleasure of listing something I'm thankful for every day of November as my first post of the day of Facebook. It's a great practice, and I'm thinking of stretching it out a little because of the effect it is having on my outlook each day. Today, I am thanking God for you, my bloggy friends- for even though I've had to lay this little project aside for this season, you are never far from my heart. It's impossible (especially right now with my rusty blogging skillz) for me to express how much this community means to me. The friends I've made here, the perspective, the encouragement, the pure joy and honor of forming these hard-to-explain-to-the-nonblogging-world relationships are nothing but blessing to me. I miss you guys, and I can't wait until the day when I can return here.
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.
Philippians 1:3 NLT
xo
HisGirl
3 comments:
Lurve ya, and so proud of you.
So good to hear from you... proud of all your accomplishments, and ordered priorities. You go girl!
I've discovered that my time is much better spent when I have less of it to spend.
Well, I know that technically I don't have more time at any one certain season than another because all days have 24 hours, but I think you know what i mean.
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