I’m just writing a quick post to, for one, test out my new “paid” page and see how it works. I’m still playing around with the formats and look, trying to make it easiest to navigate and read.
I will, however, give an update on my life. Yes, it is my goal to write every day and I do typically meet that goal….I just don’t publish a post on my blog every day. I have four drafts on various topics going right now and I’m hoping to publish at least a couple of them before I go on my vacation to Florida. I normally don’t consider going home a vacation, but it is a vacation this time around, as it was last year when Tyson was in boot camp.
I’m not falling to pieces because Tyson is gone, although I do miss him. I’m actually excited that he is out being an adult and accomplishing his goals and dreams. Yes, I do miss him every day…especially when I want to go somewhere alone and he’s not here to keep the kids or when I have something I want to share and I feel like Uriah is just confused about what I’m even saying. So, you get it…I miss him, but I’m not going crazy without him.
As a family we have a lot going on. My husband works very hard, usually out in the heat. He is tired and his body aches, but he keeps going. He’s been having to go to a lot of appointments on top of working late (and going in early). We are also trying to get him involved in more activities outside of work. I am personally working on getting a husband/wife devotional for us to do together….maybe Tony Evans’ Kingdom Man and Kingdom Woman. I like Tony Evans a lot and those books were recommended to me by a respected Christian leader and friend of mine.
As for me, I have been taking care of my husband…making sure he has what he needs for work, his lunch, his medicines, his uniforms ready, etc. Also, all of the other things I already mentioned.
I have also been keeping up with my usual things…homemaking tasks, child rearing duties, musical endeavors, homeschooling preparations, serving the Lord in various ways, genealogy and family history research, and a lot of tasks related to my continuing education (as in applications and essays for scholarships).
I recently decided to return to the Living Free program at my church, which has been a blessing. I’ve been going through the process of trying to get scholarships for my next step in college, which is my AA in Bible and Theology. I’m over halfway done with my certification process in biblical counseling, which has been long, but a beautiful learning experience and this certification is one I believe will open doors for me to truly reach many hurting and hopeless people. In about 6 weeks, I will be a part of a large outreach event called “Hope Over Heroin” and it’s going to be very exciting. I feel God right in the middle of this….all over it. I’m praying many people will find hope during this event and that we can keep up with the discipleship process of those who do respond – for the long run – after the event.
So, I have been busy, but fulfilled. I’ve had moments of sadness and complete weariness, but I have had days that just made me smile as I laid my head down at the conclusion, thinking of how wonderfully blessed I am. I’ve faced a lot of discouragement and let downs, but I am hopeful and optimistic about good things coming soon. I’ve definitely felt alone in many ways, but I never forget that God is always with me and He is the best One to have with me.
That is pretty much what my life has been like lately, leaving out fine details. I hope to get the other posts out soon…before leaving for Florida.
Until then……peace be with you!
Grace & Grit Farm 