Life Lately

Hello friends. I have missed you. I have missed sharing what’s been going on in my life, my awkward and awesome moments, and everything else in between. So tonight while sweet babies are sleeping in my bed since it’s summer of course, I have some time. Time to reflect. Time to share. Life Lately.

School was super busy just I am sure it was for you too. We finished the year at Pre-K and Kindergarten. I am so proud of them for the school year. It’s just hard to believe that I will have a 1st Grader and Kindergartener this fall. I also finished another year at Mother’s Day Out teaching Preschool. It was a bittersweet year since I decided to not teach next year. I have decided to focus on volunteering and subbing at my kid’s school.

However, this past week I did apply for a full-time clerical position with in the school district. Fist, let me say I decided to stay home when my children came along and then I was able to work in preschool for a few years with my children there. I honestly didn’t focus on later down the road if I ever went back to work. I only focused on the moments now. I must admit it made me sick to my stomach filling out the application. I don’t know what will come of that application or if they will even call me but it’s in God’s hands and he will provide he needs for our family.

We have had a lot of little changes lately. Some tougher than others and some of course absolutely amazing. One thing I have learned a lot about myself lately {which I already knew} I am a people pleaser and I feel so guilty for anything and everything that may be an inconvenience or hurt someone {even if I didn’t do it}. This is something I struggled with a lot when I was younger and I am thankful for this again lately. Just to remind me of where I once was and with God’s amazing LOVE and GRACE he was able to help me see myself a little bit more through his eyes.

We had an absolutely amazing week at VBS at our church. I was a crew leader again this year and I was able to have my son in my crew. It was his first year in the “big kids”place I call it. He loved every minute of it. All of my kids in my crew were awesome! They blessed me more than they know.

I am so thankful for our Growth Group with in our Life Group at church. The times together as families we can share some of the deepest parts of our hearts that we have hidden, struggles in our marriage, with our children, and just life in general. God didn’t intend for us to be alone. I encourage you to find someone to share your faith and walk with God to deepen your desire for his word, to challenge you, and to encourage you. It’s absolutely needed.

I have been working on some projects at home that I can’t ever seem to finish. Somehow Pinterest just seems to get the best of me….

I have been just enjoying my family. Taking it as easy as I can with no schedules and trying to enjoy every single moment. I am loving where God has taken our marriage. We are two imperfect humans trying to make it in this crazy world. Lot’s of Grace and God’s goodness and prayer. I always have to tell my husband to just take me the way I am. A mess. But if I look at myself through God’s eyes a Beautiful Mess.

I could go on an on more but lately one word that I have focused on again and again through out this journey is HOPE. Hope is the driving force. When we focus on our storms and the fears that can leave us feeling well hopeless we fall short of God’s amazing ability to show us his sustaining power.

Hope is what nudges your heart to take that next fearful step.

Hope is what allows you to put aside all of your insecurities and doubts for that one person you are in love with.

Hope is what drives us to pay it forward.

Hope is what heals our wounds.

Hope is what keeps us focused on Christ.

This is a little bit of life lately in my journey. Walking along with my husband, my children, and Jesus. Desiring to love life and hoping to be more like Jesus each and every day he allows me to be here.

What is in your life lately?

{Happy Father’s Day}

{Love this crazy and silly boy so full of smiles like his momma}

{he has such a generous heart and he already knows mommy’s love language}

{My sweet and sassy girl who loves to play dress up and collect every stuffed animal}

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. ~Matt. 5:16

Love,