An Update On Me

Welcome back!

It is amazing how time flies. I haven’t blogged here in over a week and I didn’t even realize it had been that long. You see I had scheduled out my latest series on simplifying my life and ironically right after that my life got “busier”, not on purpose mind you, but that’s just life for ya huh?

Basically our lives right now are a whirlwind of last days of school, work (I’m thankful to have some new clients), baseball games and mealtimes. That’s what I feel like we do the most of, eat, play baseball, and work. At least that is what it seems like.

Nonetheless, things around here are constantly changing, and that’s ok that’s what keeps life interesting. I’m sorry I’ve seemed to neglect this blog. It wasn’t my intention. Be patient with me mmmkay?

I’ve Been… Strung Out

It is a term coined by my “mother-in-law” or at least I believe she’s the only person I’ve ever heard use this term, “strung out”.  She is constantly making up new terms.  It is quite comical when you think of it, but in reality the type of “strung out” I’ve been is anything but comical, and no it isn’t “strung” out as in drunk or high, though I think I have heard that term used for those who participate in those types of activities.

What she means, on the other hand is that I have been so busy it is like someone is dangling me on a string controlling my every move.  I feel like I’m just going and going and going.  Life is busy, life is surreal.  I cannot even explain the myriad of emotions I have felt the last few days as I have dealt with death, planning, children and more.

This weekend a young boy in our church died tragically, yesterday I attended his funeral and helped to serve his family lunch.  It was a heart-wrenching and heart-warming day.  My emotions were all over the board.  That my friends is exhausting.  Then, I”m in the middle of planning Vacation Bible School.  You would never imagine how much that requires and then in the middle of it this death occurs and everyone’s life is affected.

Even still, I am a mom and a business owner and though I want to sit and do nothing I must continue to push ahead.  So, you can see why I have not blogged here in days and days, “I’ve been strung out.”

Photo credit Violentz

What’s Been Going On?

When I am out and about with my hubby and he sees a friend of his they usually start their conversation like this, “What’s been going on?” So, I thought that was a pretty appropriate way to start this blog post, since I have been MIA for a few days here on the blog.

Probably a better question is “What hasn’t been going on?” I have been extremely busy.  Last Thursday afternoon I got a phone call that a church nearby that was having a Disciple Now Weekend (youth event) was needing a Bible study leader for the 7-9th grade girls as the one that was suppose to come had had an emergency arise and had to drop out.  Though the person calling me thought I might know someone who could fill in at the last minute I didn’t but God did.  He whispered to me, “Just do it yourself.” So I did.

I spent the better part of the weekend with 7 7th-9th grade girls.  This was interesting to say the least. They were great, but they sure have a burden on their shoulders that I have never had.  It was overwhelming honestly to hear their stories.

Also this weekend I’ve been working on a new project.  A training program, Faith Leaps, where I hope to share with others who want to begin speaking, writing or ministry how they can feel confident enough to take that “leap of faith”.

Today, in just an hour or so I’ll be getting my professional pictures taken for my website, my speaker one sheet and other promotional materials for my ministry I am so excited.

This week I also begin my online classes through Liberty University.  Yes, I know, how am I going to do it all?   So, that’s “What’s Been Going On?”

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