I’ve been quiet here on the blog this summer. It’s not been the summer I expected, but it’s been a good one. No matter the uncertainties of life, this is what I know is true: “For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations” (Ps. 100:5). That’s what I’ve been clinging to lately in all the ups and downs of life.
I had a full spring, marketing my two books that released, (Like Our Father and God Hears Your Heart) traveling to speak at retreats, taking a seminary class, and preparing my son for graduation. By the time graduation arrived, I was spent. Mentally exhausted. I couldn’t write another thing if I had to.
To celebrate my son’s graduation, we had planned a big trip abroad. But the day before we were to leave, I came down with COVID and we had to cancel the trip. The virus then triggered my asthma which I’ve just recently gotten back under control. All of this forced me to slow down and rest. Which I needed! That’s why I haven’t written on the blog since May. I needed to rest physically and mentally. And most of all, spiritually. I needed space to think through and process all that took place this past spring and what the Lord is doing in my heart as I anticipate my son leaving for college next month.
While our big trip was cancelled, I have enjoyed a couple of trips, joining my husband on business. I also had the opportunity to cheer both my sons on as they ran a Spartan race together in Ohio in June. The TGC Women’s Conference in June was refreshing and encouraging as I got to connect with old friends and make new ones.
I’m in a transitional season of life and am waiting and watching to see what the Lord has next for me. We launch one off to college and his brother will follow just a few years later, which I know will be a big adjustment for me. Especially after all those years of homeschooling! This summer, I’m thinking through future book projects—more to come on that! I continue to train a team to provide one-another-care to women at my church, which I hope to launch soon. A friend of mine has started a private practice and I plan to work for her part-time once it opens. I’m excited about all these opportunities but they are all plans I hold loosely, expecting the Lord to do great things—whatever they might be.
Well, that’s about it for me. What are you up to this summer?
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