365 Days of Rest #66

Sometimes REST means saying "YES!"

A few days ago, my Mom asked if she could come and help me. Things have been crazy ever since the flood. Heck, even before the flood, things are crazy when you run a farm and you homeschool four kids and your husband works random day or night swing shifts. 

But it had been especially crazy. And I've been very cognizant of taking care of myself and my mental health. So when my mom asked if she could come and help, I simply said YES. 

And today that meant, someone cleaned out my pantry for me. She helped dig me out of mounds of laundry and backups on dishes. It just meant I let her ... help.

Serving is my Mom's love language. Taking care of all the "things" is something she does well. So I just let her.

What can you let someone do this week ... today ... that can help YOU take care of yourself and get rest?

365 Days of rest #65

Talk about a HUGE boulder being lifted off of everyone across this community! The boil water advisory 

HAS

BEEN

LIFTED.

Of course our home was immune from this already as we happen to be one of very few in our county that are actually on a different waterline. (We actually border another county and are grouped with them.)

I can't imagine how GOOD this feels to all the Mamas trying to keep up on water for their family and reminding their kids to use bottled water to brush their teeth.

Tomorrow, I'm returning to Asheville with the group. My cousin Josh is coming in with a truck. And my mother is actually coming in town for a week just to help me around the house as we carry this extra load!

Thanking the Lord for his sweet gifts which are new each morning!

365 Days of Rest #64

…. I wish I could continue my 365 days of rest. I know I need to. 

So despite everything happening with the flood, I’m going to try to. I missed a few days but gonna try to restart it!

So here’s one. Attending the Steele’s church with Jacob and Hannah and watching Hannah color with this kids’ pack and just singing hymns and worshipping Jesus. 

The role of the mom

I didn't get to listen to this service IN church. I attended Richard & MaryKay Steele's Church at Meadow Creek Presbyterian with Jacob and Hannah today.But I am listening now online after being told by numerous friends that this was a message I would want to hear. I hope I can link it soon!

Help Jeremy's Family

https://gofund.me/94005fe2 

I know this is just ONE family. But would you consider helping just ONE family. I'd love to see this family get a new home!

Here is a link: https://gofund.me/94005fe2https://gofund.me/94005fe2

How Hannah got her NICKname

Day 1 Clinic

Dave was an amazing guy and as cool as you would expect. He's super funny, a strong Christian, and amazingly down-to-earth. We honestly didn't get to spend a ton of time with him as he was in Asheville for two full days. But we had two dinners and just enjoyed getting the opportunity to host him.