Cher Monde,
Jackson has been saving his money since October so he could take Caley and I out for our birthdays. We have been so busy though, that it keeps getting put off. Last night, we found ourselves alone with nothing to do, and decided the time had come to celebrate. We decided on going swimming at the Long beach hotel. Surprisingly enough Coxs has some of the nicest hotels I have ever seen, and long beach is one of them! I wasn't it really into it, but everyone was going so I decided to just force myself. I will never regret that! :) It was amazing! There were 3 pools, and a Hot tub! It was just our family in the pool, and us girls got to wear shorts! Glorious shorts! hehe.... they made me feel white, and I will admit I was rather paranoid about it! They served us tea, and cookies, and we just sat in the hot tub, and enjoyed each others company. I love having people around, and everyday we have people with our family... but last night it really was 'just' our family. and I realized I missed it. We really needed that. Then the cherry on top...Hot showers! The things we take for granted in the states... I was in heaven! I never wanted to get out! It was probably my favorite part about the evening haha! Now I'm sipping my coffee this morning, enjoying the calm before, well, the chaos. ;) Here is to a great day! Saturday, November 23, 2013
Friday, November 22, 2013
Waiting.
Cher monde,
I'm starting to realize how much I regret not keeping up with blogging/journaling these last few months. So I am going to try again. :)
This morning started out with church, as I sat there singing with these precious saints, in a different language. I felt overwhelmed. Despite everything, language barriers, different cultures, skin colors, you name it... we were worshiping the exact same God. and it was beautiful. These last few weeks have been hard, the Lord has been showing me things about myself that aren't easy. I need to let go of everything, and just hold on to God. Stop worrying about the future, and just seek His will for today. I don't have all the answers, and I don't know what tomorrow holds, but it's ok because He does. And there is such peace in that.
I'm the kind of person that just decides I am going to do something without thinking it through, or really praying about it. I start talking about doing it, I start telling everyone I'm going to do it, and I never take the time to face the reality of what I'm saying. And I am usually wrong, and I have made many,many mistakes. Luckily for me I serve a merciful, patient,loving God who always takes me and tells me " Just trust me" "Stop worrying" "It's all under control". I have zero patience, and waiting has never been my strong point,but it seems to be what he is teaching me these days" Just wait. Quit making your own plans. Trust me. Wait, and it will all work out. "
So I am really praying that the Lord will give me contentment in today, even if it means I'm not doing nursing or getting married. It might mean just cleaning the house. loving on my little brothers, or even serving my parents coffee. If it's His will for today, it's all going to be alright. and it's exactly what I need to be doing.
I'm starting to realize how much I regret not keeping up with blogging/journaling these last few months. So I am going to try again. :)
This morning started out with church, as I sat there singing with these precious saints, in a different language. I felt overwhelmed. Despite everything, language barriers, different cultures, skin colors, you name it... we were worshiping the exact same God. and it was beautiful. These last few weeks have been hard, the Lord has been showing me things about myself that aren't easy. I need to let go of everything, and just hold on to God. Stop worrying about the future, and just seek His will for today. I don't have all the answers, and I don't know what tomorrow holds, but it's ok because He does. And there is such peace in that.
I'm the kind of person that just decides I am going to do something without thinking it through, or really praying about it. I start talking about doing it, I start telling everyone I'm going to do it, and I never take the time to face the reality of what I'm saying. And I am usually wrong, and I have made many,many mistakes. Luckily for me I serve a merciful, patient,loving God who always takes me and tells me " Just trust me" "Stop worrying" "It's all under control". I have zero patience, and waiting has never been my strong point,but it seems to be what he is teaching me these days" Just wait. Quit making your own plans. Trust me. Wait, and it will all work out. "
So I am really praying that the Lord will give me contentment in today, even if it means I'm not doing nursing or getting married. It might mean just cleaning the house. loving on my little brothers, or even serving my parents coffee. If it's His will for today, it's all going to be alright. and it's exactly what I need to be doing.
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