So much has happened in our lives over the last month. It's been an extremely busy season for us. Even though we just went on a relaxing and fun vacation, it was still a lot of late nights, driving and definitely threw our kids off their normal schedule. All of this is fine, but then you add on that we have moved out of their familiar surroundings and getting used to a new home, sleeping in new beds....this produces children who are not sleeping well and are cranky and emotional. Paige still isn't sleeping that great and Noah has been pretty emotional. He will cry and can't really tell us why...he just says he doesn't know why he is upset. This breaks my heart to see them have to adjust and to know that all of this will most likely happen again in 6 months, maybe even on a greater scale, when we move to Romania.
Through this season of adjusting, Steve and I still know that we are in the center of God's will for our lives. We are following Him where He is leading us. This gives such peace and comfort when things on the external may not look or feel so warm and fuzzy. We are so thankful for a perfect High Priest who desires to be in relationship with us, draws us nearer to Himself, speaks to His people, loves unconditionally and provides like no other...not only physical needs, but with every spiritual blessing we need in Him! Grace upon Grace....that's what my family is experiencing daily!
We had plans for the rest of the weekends in July to be away with our family. Having only 6 months left we want to be able to spend as much time with our families as possible. Well, a certain incident happened this morning at church that made Steve and I both realize that we need to slow down! Our kids need us to slow down! So, though we truly desire to see more of our families and that would be a great way to spend our time, we know even more that we have to do what is in the best interest of our children. And right now traveling around every weekend isn't the best way. They are very tired. We are very tired.
Right now, I think my kids need more time with mom and dad playing in the floor with them. They want more lightning bug hunts and ring-around-the-rosy. They want to make homemade popsicles and pop popcorn. They want to sit on the couch and read lots of books. They need mom and dad to be sure we are doing family devotions each day and praying together. They do not need more busy.
How are you and your family doing? This morning I just had a small meltdown and the Lord reassured me through His Word today that He loves me...flaws and all...the good, the bad, the ugly....the VERY ugly sin I sometimes keep hangin' on to. He told me that we need to slow down and just be. Just be with Him. Just be with our kids right now. I encourage you to do the same today. Examine how your home life is. Be content to stay at home with your children when given the chance. I sure want to be!
On a Romania note, we are selling Sonic Coupon cards for $5. All proceeds go to our trip to Romania. Thank you to those who have bought some already. Spread the word. We have a lot that we want to sell! We have some other fundraisers in the works, so please pray for details to be worked out.
Please pray for our family as we continue to adjust to our new place and that we all get some much needed rest. Thanks sweet friends.
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