Change of season ....

New Year ... new adventures ... new opportunities ... new season ...

So this past week or so has been interesting to say the least. There has simply been a sense of newness.

First off, I rented a small studio space. Ok, not that small and not by myself. Typically not something I would do. I am independent and do things on my own. However, a fairly new photography studio has opened in town. I have known about it, but not them personally. Until about a week ago that is. Two girls. Two independent photographers. One space. A few offices. A very artistic vibe. I had the chance to meet them and was offered to join them ... my own small office to meet clients, an indoor studio when needed, and creativeness around me. Certainly not 40 hours a week, as i am first and foremost a wife and mom, but it will be my work space and there when I need it. Now, I have never been involved like that. It's usually me, working from my own space or my own home. But this felt right. Good. So, it will be a new adventure.

Wanting or coveting? That was the message of our service this weekend. Wanting .... yes, I want it but it's not all consuming. Coveting .... I want it and it consumes me, taking me over. And when I do get it, it's not that satisfying, not bringing me the joy I thought.

Yes, I have want and I have coveted. I still do I'm sure. So was the studio space a want or a covet? I do so question myself at times. Philippians 4 talks about letting your requests be made known to God, with thanksgiving. I have prayed for direction in my business (again, even if it is part-time), I have prayed for a studio. This opportunity opened up to me .... I did want it ... It was constantly in the back of my mind. Is that coveting or just an open door? Honestly, I haven't been that sure. But I do feel at peace with it, and peace comes from the Lord ...

I try to live my life as an example for the kiddos. Now that doesn't mean what I do is perfect in any way. To me, being an example is living truthfully, humbly and right. The best that I can. Making mistakes is human and parents are human. I am human. So, I want my kiddos to learn from me ... all of me.

Because life doesn't give us enough craziness, we also got a puppy this weekend. (Pics to follow). He is a beagle and his name is Tucker. We weren't really planning on it, but it just sort of happened. Tucker needed a home so we thought we'd do a "test run" and took him for a day. Then the weekend. And he just fit right in. He came in and acted like he was home. And it felt like home having him here. I know puppies are hard work, require patience, and make mistakes of there own .... but .... the kiddos fell in love and hey, whats a little more craziness!