I just looked back at my last blog post date and realized it’s been almost three weeks since my last post! I purposely took a step back a few weeks ago in order to enjoy the last few weeks of summer with my kids. We had lots of fun days these past few weeks: visiting the library, hiking in local parks, going to the fair and playing at the beach.
They went back to school today. Phew.
We have a tradition in our house where we have a little celebration after the first day of school. They come home to find cupcakes and a small gift to celebrate the new year. This morning my son asked if we were going to have our usual first day of school party. My response? “I start partying the minute I drop you guys off!”
That’s not completely true. Though I relish the time to myself, I walk around in a daze the first few weeks. The house seems so quiet and empty. My mind swirls with “I should’s.” I should do some laundry, I should go to the grocery store. I should work on my writing. I should vacuum the floor. I should exercise. And so on. But I find myself going in circles and not really accomplishing much of anything.
I did have some time today for prayer and bible study, which was incredible. I placed my book (Shaken) at God’s feet, again. He’s been faithful at reminding me (even during the past few weeks when I was trying to avoid it) that this is HIS project, not mine. No, He’s not speaking out loud, but in gentle nudges and whispers to my soul: the words of a song, the message in a sermon, the odd verse in scripture. I am feeling more and more confident that no matter how weak I am, God is strong enough to see this through. I am so blessed that He is holding me so close during this time.
I hope you feel His arms drawing you close as well.