Last month I was really struggling with homesickness and it seemed like a plethera of other things. I knew God wanted me to fully rely on Him during that low time, and I knew that eventually I would have rest from those struggles.
Can I tell you that I am FULL of JOY?! Life is really no different today than it was last month, but God has given me rest from my homesickness and peace about my current life stage. I really have been enjoying my normal, everyday life the past few weeks...my cleaning routine...our lunchtime walks to the park...daily load of laundry...getting Charlotte ready for bed...watching Gilmore Girls with Brendan when he gets home from work (don't tell him I told you that!).
I'm so grateful that I could ask my parents and my husband to pray for me, and they did. And I'm full of joy...
368. smell of bacon cooking
369. a cooler forecast for the days ahead
370. the quickest and cheapest haircut I've ever gotten
371. a cute tutu ordered for Charlotte's birthday
372. not being held by worldly plans for my baby's life
373. blogging - having fun and learning while working on our family blog
374. seeing the same people in the park day after day
375. not wearing makeup
376. so much joy in Charlotte's face as she experienced the big pool for the first time
377. hanging out at the pool with friends, Brendan, and our baby girl
378. it's not culturally "normal" for me or my baby to swim topless :)
379. bedtime routine with Charlotte - even when she fusses
380. having a cup of tea in the morning because the weather is cooler
381. Friday night Mexican food and leftovers on Saturday!
382. cleaning routine
383. I don't hate and avoid cleaning anymore!
384. enjoying weekdays as much as the weekend
385. the reflection of our little family in the Metro train window
386. conquering Super Mario Bros. with Brendan!
Friends, I hope you find joy in all you do this week! Next Monday's posting comes to you from Hong Kong!
What a beautiful list! I am glad you are at peace with your life stage & with you homesickness. Hong Kong sounds exciting...I am your newest follower...Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeletei, too, experienced a week where i felt the prayers of my friend and family. that is an immeasurable joy!
ReplyDeletecheap haircuts and no makeup! sign me up! :) (er, i'm there already i suppose)
and a cup of tea in the mornings, my favorite!
don't hate housecleaning anymore? is there a secret?!?
I rejoice with you that joy really does come in the morning. How wonderful that you have praying parents and husband to lift you up and take you before the throne of grace. I rejoice with you for a cheap quick haircut (will not even share how much mine cost last time!), blogging and not wearing make up!!
ReplyDeletegrace and peace to you
~a