Vacation...a time to refresh
I have not posted in a bit simply because I was on vacation!
BY MYSELF!!!
No kids, no husband...just me and an airplane ride to my native Canada to attend a conference and visit with family and friends.
And boy, did I need it!
Before I left I had a rough week....the kids were making me crazy, ministry issues were coming up around every corner, I was having constant headaches and I was beginning to feel a bit like the world was coming against me. Seriously, little me? Come on, go after someone more important I kept thinking...well pleading!
So my vacation was very welcomed...even though it was hard to leave the 3 tear-filled kids in the back of the car, which then caused me to also have tear-filled eyes, and guilt. I smiled weakly at my husband who assured me everything would be ok as he took a few pics to mark this historic event and off I went into the airport.
Once I got through security I hit vacation mode! I had books burning in my bag pleading to be read...I had peace and quiet.
I visited with family...went back to my old church..the place I got saved...then married...and the place we dedicated all 3 of our sweet blessings to the Lord. Although a lot of the faces are new, it still has a "home" feel. It was great to worship together, and to hear strong female voices for Jesus.
I got refreshed. I left Canada with a sense of "I can do this thing called life! And I can do the things God has placed in my heart" and I needed that. I needed this step away.
I also needed the comfort of seeing my closest friends with kids the same age as mine going through the same issues I was. Sometimes when you homeshool, you can tend to think your issues are because you homeschool. I think God planned this trip just in time for me. I really needed the encouragement. I really needed to take a breath and get HIM.
If you are having a rough go right now, just be encouraged that you are not alone. There are other mommas out there going through the same things! And when you can, just take a breath and take a few moment to be quiet with Jesus. He will fill you with love everlasting and encouragement for your heart.
BY MYSELF!!!
No kids, no husband...just me and an airplane ride to my native Canada to attend a conference and visit with family and friends.
And boy, did I need it!
Before I left I had a rough week....the kids were making me crazy, ministry issues were coming up around every corner, I was having constant headaches and I was beginning to feel a bit like the world was coming against me. Seriously, little me? Come on, go after someone more important I kept thinking...well pleading!
So my vacation was very welcomed...even though it was hard to leave the 3 tear-filled kids in the back of the car, which then caused me to also have tear-filled eyes, and guilt. I smiled weakly at my husband who assured me everything would be ok as he took a few pics to mark this historic event and off I went into the airport.
Once I got through security I hit vacation mode! I had books burning in my bag pleading to be read...I had peace and quiet.
I visited with family...went back to my old church..the place I got saved...then married...and the place we dedicated all 3 of our sweet blessings to the Lord. Although a lot of the faces are new, it still has a "home" feel. It was great to worship together, and to hear strong female voices for Jesus.
I got refreshed. I left Canada with a sense of "I can do this thing called life! And I can do the things God has placed in my heart" and I needed that. I needed this step away.
I also needed the comfort of seeing my closest friends with kids the same age as mine going through the same issues I was. Sometimes when you homeshool, you can tend to think your issues are because you homeschool. I think God planned this trip just in time for me. I really needed the encouragement. I really needed to take a breath and get HIM.
If you are having a rough go right now, just be encouraged that you are not alone. There are other mommas out there going through the same things! And when you can, just take a breath and take a few moment to be quiet with Jesus. He will fill you with love everlasting and encouragement for your heart.
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