1. I feel a huge sense of freedom!! In a way that sounds weird because most days, I am tied down to Halle's schedule and things revolving around her. But, I think I feel a huge burden lifted off my shoulders now that I'm at home. It's interesting because I don't know if I feel that way because teaching isn't for me, or if it's that I'm just really doing what I truly want to do, and that's being with Halle. But it seems like most of my time is taken up, but I really feel like I'm able to pour more into the students here, and that makes me feel great that I'm involved more with Brian's ministry and even great for myself.
2. I've been reflecting lately on how much has happened in this past year, and I just feel like I'm in a totally different place. I think it's taken a full year to really adjust to being here. And I can truly say that I'm so happy to be here with where we are in life right now. I see a lot of God's purpose for us and find a ton of joy ministering to the college students here. Plus I've connected with a lot more people, so it feels like I'm finally getting friends!! So thanks to you who have helped make it feel like home here!
3. Realizations- I feel like I've come across quite a few of those lately, which are important to have those moments. Here are a few...
- I need to do the things that fill me up
- There are never enough hours in a day to get everything done
- You can't change people, they have to change themselves
- God's will is not black and white
These totally have nothing to do with each other, but just some thoughts
4. Motherhood- I absolutely love my little girl!! She brings so much joy to our lives. I never get tired of making her smile. She loves it when I sing to her, and she tries to sing along. She's starting to hold things now, and having more control of her hands. Things are moving so fast- so I feel blessed to be able to watch all of her first steps in life!
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Honey you are right...you can't change people...only God can do the changing...we just have to do the praying!!!! I love you!
I also LOVED the years I was "home" raising my family. I never felt bored. I was WAY busy with volunteer work - - - I felt content, complete, and happy!!! So I can relate to what you said about being home.
I agree that being home is wonderful! I enjoyed teaching, but I think being with my kids is so much better! :-)
We still need walk sometime...
and how about another Starbucks night? :-)
teachings "not for you" HA!
is she spitting in your mouth?
Hi! Brian called today for Austin and we got to hear all about Halle. She is soooo adorable! I felt the same way last year- my first year staying home. I kept saying (with a lot of excitment) I wouldn't be able to do this if I were still teaching and to be able to stay in your sweats on a rainy Monday morning- love it! Oh yeh and to be with my kids that's great too:)
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