“Believing that life interruptions—divine interruptions—are a privilege not only causes us to handle them differently but to await them eagerly.” ― Priscilla Shirer, Life Interrupted This fall did not go as planned. It is that simple. This fall has been a messy series of unfortunate events that have rocked our world. There have been mental health struggles for our oldest, an accidental burn for our youngest, a scary mammogram for me, a stomach bug that won't end, challenging new jobs for both Luke and I, and health problems in our extended family have caused a change in our normal. But, you know what? I am choosing to look at them as divine interruptions.
God has a plan for our lives that we do not know and must learn to trust. That is the life list item I am getting to learn right now. It wasn't planned, but it is deeply present in our daily lives. Our current reality is too big to be a little moment. Rather, it is a season to reflect on the blessings and challenges that we have been given in a new light. It is opportunity to reassess how time and energy are being spent. The life list is still here, but for right now, it is on hold so that my heart can grow and my faith can too. One of the greatest lessons that I have learned this fall is the idea of Sabbath. Our church ran a series on the importance of taking a day off each week to do fill our souls. (Check it out here: Link). This past month and a half, taking a sabbath has been the saving grace in my life. It provides rest for the weary, fills my bucket when I make art, preserves my relationships with my kids, husband, family and friends. I have made a ton of small art pieces on these days, taken naps, and watched movies. Tomorrow we head out of town to go to Disneyland as a family and spend quality time in each others company. Rather than having expectations about what this trip will include, I am looking forward to practicing being present and enjoying each of the moments we are together. There may not be a million rollercoaster rides (I'm sure there will be plenty) but there will be authentic moments to connect over ice cream, rented movies, swimming, and hugs. May your fall be filled with God's blessings. I know ours has.
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AuthorAlmost 40 and tired of the treadmill, I am going to LIVE each day as a new adventure while finishing todo items on my life list. Mom, wife, teacher, geek! Archives
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