I’ve been feeling stuck. But you know what? My thinking is all wrong. I don’t have to feel stuck. I can choose to relish in what I have right now. I can choose to learn and grow even if I keep stationary. Just because I stay here doesn’t mean I can’t grow, learn, and explore. I can read a novel and get lost in the streets of Paris. I can watch a cooking video and pretend that I’m in culinary school in Italy. Or I can sew a dress and pretend that I go to Parsons school of design. Right from my home. Sometimes all I can see is the monotony of my life. I know that having fun isn’t the reason to live but I’ve been realizing that I need to have more joy (which is actually different from happiness) but maybe learning something new will help a bit. Of course I believe that true joy comes from Jesus but I’m learning how to have more fun with him too. Ultimately he’s the Creator and he’s also limitless so why not ask and see what new experiences he has for me of himself and this life he’s given me? I certainly haven’t arrived but I’m on a journey…
Christa graciously let me borrow her closet for these pictures and she also styled this outfit for a fun change. Sometimes it’s good to let go and just try something new. 🙂 You’re never too old to learn!
Writing down what you are grateful for is supposed to increase your happiness so today I’m grateful for:
a long walk in the sunshine amongst the fir trees with a dear friend who will soon be moving (I will miss her greatly)
Meeting a new beautiful friend and hearing her exciting dreams
a friend who is willing to help me out last minute and overnight ship something
being encouraged by a reader who is about to start her own project to raise money for wells
thinking I had lost hours of work and then finding out it wasn’t all lost (Hallelujah)
hugs from my mom
getting a comment back from a blogger with a very successful blog
the cutest hand stamped name tags at our church ladies retreat
a thoughtful gift bag with Elaini safe yummies
getting palm branches on palm Sunday after dreaming about that since I was a child
my darling red headed nephew turning six and making a basket ball cake for said six year old that truly was a sphere
(Photos by: Christa Taylor)
Hi! I was introduced to your blog by a friend a while ago and have been reading it faithfully ever since. I enjoy reading your thoughts and am inspired by your love for the Lord and for “your” kids, 😉 and all the things you are willing to step out and do for them even though you live millions of miles away from them. I especially liked today’s post and think it’s neat that you’re learning how to have fun with Christ – I’ve never thought of it quite that way before. Finding my joy solely in God has been something I’ve been working on this year so it’s nice to hear someone else’s thoughts on it! 🙂 ~Diana
Diana thank you so much for faithfully reading my little blog. 🙂 It is a joy to be the Lord’s and to love on his kiddos. I should have stressed that I’m still definitely in the learning stage! I’ve by no means arrived…even through writing this post it has helped me to see areas that I need work in. I’m blessed to hear that you’re a student in the same “class” of joy. 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
I love that you risked it all and put on RED! That is brave in my book. Grateful for your “grateful” list 🙂
Haha thanks! I like red. 🙂 You’re such a blessing Sandi.
Now I want to make a grateful list! 🙂 You would be on it! <3
Yay! And you’re on mine all the time dear. 🙂
Did you never have palm branches at your church on Palm Sunday before??
I’m glad you were able to experience that.
No, we never did, but I always longed to have them.
I was pretty thrilled to be able to get to do that. Do you have them every year?
I like this style. The messy hair, the chunky glasses that match the jacket, and the surprising pants. It goes well together, and looks kind of natural to the Asian scene where I’m living somehow.
Thanks! It was fun to wear. 🙂 And that’s really neat about it being sort of like the Asian scene. Thanks for sharing that. 🙂