I've been thinking a lot lately about how the Lord blessing and truly answers prayers .... About a year ago I, made some decisions about my photography business, where I wanted to see it go in the future, how I wanted it to evolve. I prayed, gave it to God and let it go. That was the hard part ... because I can be a dweller. I know I don't want to be. I know I want to live by faith. But the human side of me can definitely dwell. But somehow I let it go ....
Truly, in just about a years time all the thoughts, prayers, directions have come to pass. It certainly wasn't in my timing or how I envisioned it. No. It's even better. The Lord has opened doors and shut others. And I love it! Knowing that's its not about me but what He has for me .... for that I am thankful.
I am blessed in business .... and I am even more blessed in my relationships. I (like most moms) continually pray for my children, on their behalf .... I love the relationships I have with them ... as my son and my daughter, but also as individuals. I love hanging out with them. I love watching them grow. They are so alike and they are so different. They are neat people. I know God has a plan for each of them. I know my job is to teach them and the best way of teaching is by example. I continually pray to always be that example.
I am blessed to have a husband who I not only love, I really like. He's his own person .... strong, grounded, intelligent, funny ....
Even in the season we are in when we find ourselves so busy .... school, work, football practice, music lessons, or some kind of combination of all, the nicest feeling at the end of the day is to come home, be home, just us .... where we can just be.
We all appreciate that time .... it's so nice to see the kiddos value it as much as we do.
Learn by example. Lead by example.
I watched Bub and Pie interact recently. I cannot for the life of me (at this moment) remember the exact circumstances. But the way Bub reacted to Pie, his words, his actions ... it was me!
I heard a question posed on the radio today. What advice would you give to the 16 year-old you? Wow ..... What an interesting question. I have been thinking about it all day. I would have to say to remain true to yourself and what you believe.
I was watching Pie do her homework. She sat at the table, sound out and wrote ten spelling words. And I realized she isn't a baby any more ... but a little, growing girl. She's a sponge, taking it all in, learning, developing.
Bub is still in the midst of football. It's been a grueling season as far as their record, but he is playing hard, and having fun doing it. One more season game and then playoffs ... but we'll have to see how that unfolds.
We have officially welcomed fall. The heater has been turned on and extra blankets on the beds. Hot tea and baked goods. (Probably too many but ce la vie ....) The kiddos have both gotten into cooking. Especially Bub. He like to find his own recipes and go to town. Our family favorite program at the moment is Master Chef. Not only do we watch it, we live it. Whether it be a cooking competition in the kitchen or just the three master chefs judging my nightly meals! It's goofy, but fun. It's turned into a challenge each night. Good memories. Good times ....
The house is still ... kiddos asleep and a husband with the stomach flu. And a mom praying it doesn't spread!
Off to join them ... peace.
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