Hello Little Blog!

I'm not the best at being regular around here. 

Why?
Well, I suppose it's partly because I'm in a bit of an upheaval as we suddenly have a house full of (mostly) big kids!  Where did all of the littles go?

It all happened overnight, really,  it did. 

Plus, I'm slowing down. 

It's hard to keep up.

 

Going into this school year we will soon have a 21 year old who will be a Jr. in college (cough, cough) ...Not to mention a high school Sophomore and a 7th grade tween!  With only 2 left in the elementary grades, I'm feeling the difference.  For me, it's a big difference.

I feel ill-equipped after having little kids for so long!

Transition is hard...

OK, it's not what you think with the Red Solo Cup...

;-)

This is more my style!

I'm wondering what's in store for me, for us, this space...

Big question mark?

I've always felt inspired to write and share but not so much, lately. 

Though I feel like I have nothing to offer, I'm not worried. I trust God has a hand in this transition...

The same transition that's been ongoing since our oldest left for college.  I have yet to put into words the paradox of being happy to watch children leave home to start their own lives, while the heart grieves their absence.  Someday, maybe I will.

 

Then again, some things are just meant to be lived, words unspoken. 

Maybe a time will come when I'm on the other side of the experience.

I will (attempt) to wait patiently, even though I am constantly at odds with this virtue of patience. (Argh)!

I'm not good with change... but I know from past experience, that change is good for me.

 

One of my favorite Psalms (25) brings peace.

Lord, make me know your ways.

Lord, teach me your paths.

Make me walk in your truth, and teach me:

for you are God my Savior.

In you, I hope all day long

because of your goodness, O Lord.

Remember your mercy, Lord,

and the love you have shown from of old.

Do not remember the sins of my youth.

In your love remember me.

 

In the midst of it all, there are so many moments that make me feel like I could just die of a grateful heart attack!



 

Since losing a precious spouse, I've never taken life for granted but I've recently come to better appreciate the simple things, the little things.

 

 

Another day is done but a new day is dawning.

See you soon, little blog.